Origin
Salem, OR
Evening in Salem on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Cedar Hills, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
44.4 mi
71 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Trip Overview
This 44.4-mile drive from Salem, Oregon to Cedar Hills, Oregon is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour to complete. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads, making it a focused highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region throughout, so expect a consistent feel for the area. This is a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 44.4-mile journey. You'll spend about 92% of your time on high-speed roads, including stretches on I-5 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 32 miles on I-5, allowing for a steady pace. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway adds a touch of local road navigation towards the end. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 32 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Liberty Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Liberty Street Northeast
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Walker Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward Walker Road
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Southwest Walker Road
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salem, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
37.1 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32 mi | 38m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Walker Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Mayfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Cedar Hills, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
447 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
350 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street Northeast
5
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto OR 217
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1
Toward Walker Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southwest Walker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Mayfield Avenue
14
Turn left onto Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Salem, OR · 30m into the drive
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedar Hills, OR
The final approach into Cedar Hills, 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
$8.85 one way
$17.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Cedar Hills, OR
Evening in Cedar Hills on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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 Cedar Hills, OR covers 44.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $8.85 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 44.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Salem, OR to Cedar Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
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