Origin
Beavercreek, OR
Afternoon in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
2:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beavercreek, OR to Salem, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beavercreek, OR
Justin Warren
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beavercreek, OR to Salem, OR covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, South New Era Road, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.2 miles from Beavercreek, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Beavercreek, OR to Salem, OR covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near South New Era Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (South New Era Road): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South New Era Road
Turn left onto South New Era Road
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Broadway Street Northeast
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| South New Era Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Leland Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Highway 99E | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 18.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beavercreek, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on South Leland Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Leland Road
2
Turn left onto South New Era Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South New Era Road
3
Turn right onto South Haines Road
163 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Haines Road
4
Turn left onto OR 99E
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Highway 99E
5
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
6
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
7
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
8
Merge onto OR 99E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
9
Continue on OR 99E
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 96
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 5
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
12
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
13
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
14
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
15
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
17
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.2 miles from Beavercreek, OR, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 40 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beavercreek, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beavercreek, OR
This is one driving day of about 40.3 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Beavercreek, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 18.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Beavercreek, OR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Beavercreek, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, OR
The final approach into Salem, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
2:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beavercreek, OR to Salem, OR covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, South New Era Road, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Beavercreek, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (South New Era Road): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Beavercreek, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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