How far is Willamina, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Willamina, OR to Salem, OR is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willamina and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willamina and Salem.
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Start on Northwest Main Street
1369 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Main Street
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Continue on Main Street South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Yamhill River Road
1812 ft · 36 sec · Yamhill River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
694 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
829 ft · 13 sec · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
3251 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Continue on Center Street Northeast
721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast
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Turn right onto High Street Northeast
823 ft · 25 sec · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willamina and Salem.
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.
OR 22
Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
20.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willamina and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willamina to Salem?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Willamina and 14.2 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willamina and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willamina and Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).
#1 Willamina
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,264 |
| Coordinates | 45.0787300, -123.4859400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
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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