Origin
Raleigh Hills, OR
Morning in Raleigh Hills on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh Hills, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh Hills, OR
Andretti Brown
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Raleigh Hills, OR to Salem, OR covers 43 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.1 mi | 38m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Scholls Ferry Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Denney Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh Hills, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Champion Place
314 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest Champion Place
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 210
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Southwest Denney Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Denney Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
9
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
10
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
12
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
13
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
14
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Raleigh Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn right onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southwest Denney Road
Turn right onto Southwest Denney Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South: Tigard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
22 mi in
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
2 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43 mi in 58m, mostly highway — 32.1 mi of that is on I 5.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 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 0.1 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Southwest Denney Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salem, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Southwest Denney Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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