How far is Yamhill, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Yamhill, OR to Salem, OR is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.52 mi
45.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.52 mi
Kilometers
45.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Tue, May 12, 3:29 PM PDT
Return by in Yamhill
Tue, May 12, 4:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yamhill
2026-05-12T14:44
Arrive Salem
Tue, May 12, 3:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yamhill
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Amity
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Yamhill
18.3 mi
00h 22m
To Salem
14.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yamhill and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yamhill and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    39 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    1139 ft · 39 sec · South Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1728 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westside Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Baker Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West

    61 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pacific Highway West

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street

    1510 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on North Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · North Trade Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bethel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Zena Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Zena Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wallace Road Northwest

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Wallace Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    142 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Center Street Bridge

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Center Street Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Center Street Northeast

    721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast

    865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Union Street Northeast

    136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street Northeast

    823 ft · 25 sec · High Street Northeast

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yamhill and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway West
9.72 mi · 30%
Zena Road
6.01 mi · 19%
Wallace Road Northwest
5.85 mi · 18%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 14%
Tualatin Valley Highway
2.69 mi · 8%
Bethel Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Zena Road

Continue on Zena Road

6.01 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amity
00h 22m from Yamhill
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Yamhill 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 Yamhill to Salem?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Yamhill and 14.2 miles from Salem.

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 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yamhill and Mostly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Amity

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amity and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amity.

RAIL

Salem station

25 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

26 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

55 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Albany station

55 mi away
110 10th Ave SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yamhill and Salem. Straight-line distance: 28.52 mi (45.9 km).

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#1 Yamhill

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,172
Coordinates45.3415000, -123.1873300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-123.18733, 45.341512)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $5.57 $6.40 $12.80
Diesel $6.37 $7.32 $14.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Yamhill and Salem. The current time is 14:44:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.