How far is Salem, OR from Yamhill, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Yamhill, OR is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Yamhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Yamhill.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
2035 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 221 North: West Salem
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 221 North: Dayton
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
8.3 mi · 13 min · Wallace Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Hopewell Road Northwest
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hopewell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
10.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Continue on South Madison Street
1416 ft · 50 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
71 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway West
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Take the exit left
124 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on South Pine Street
1390 ft · 47 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Grant Street
662 ft · 20 sec · West Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Yamhill Street
2935 ft · 2 min · South Yamhill Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on South Maple Street
1139 ft · 41 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Yamhill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Lafayette Highway
Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Yamhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Yamhill?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Salem and 17 miles from Yamhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Yamhill.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Yamhill. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yamhill
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 45.3415000, -123.1873300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yamhill (-123.18733, 45.3415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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