Origin
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Beavercreek, OR
Justin Warren
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR covers 40.4 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 Chemeketa Street Northeast, Liberty Street Northeast, Division Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 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 Salem, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chemeketa Street Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chemeketa Street Northeast | — | — |
| Liberty Street Northeast | — | — |
| Division Street Northeast | — | — |
| Commercial Street Northeast | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| Donald | — | — |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chemeketa Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Beavercreek, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
446 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Division Street Northeast
5
Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
6
Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
9
Take the exit slight right toward Donald, Aurora
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Donald, Aurora
10
Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Highway East
12
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
13
Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
14
Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
15
Continue on South Highway 99E
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Highway 99E
16
Turn right onto South Haines Road
164 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Haines Road
17
Turn left onto South New Era Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Era Road
18
Continue on South New Era Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South New Era Road
19
Turn right onto South Leland Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Leland Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 Salem, OR, or about 30m into the drive.
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 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Salem, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salem, OR
This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Salem, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Salem, OR · 30m 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 Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beavercreek, OR
The final approach into Beavercreek, 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
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.89 | $17.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
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 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
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
Beavercreek, OR
Afternoon in Beavercreek on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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 warmer 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 Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chemeketa Street Northeast, Liberty Street Northeast, Division Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.05 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.
The drive from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, OR to Beavercreek, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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