Origin
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Oak Grove, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
46.9 mi
76 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
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Oak Grove, OR covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, I 205, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 46.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
42.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
10
42.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salem, OR and Oak Grove, OR, road signs point toward Oregon City, Gladstone and Portland.
Oregon City
42.3 mi in
|
~54m
Gladstone
42.3 mi in
|
~54m
Portland
42.5 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| I 205 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Oak Grove, 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
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 205
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 9
Toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
5 sec
Toward OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto OR 99E
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on OR 99E
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Rupert Drive
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
17
Turn right
72 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn left
111 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Salem, OR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.5 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Grove, OR
The final approach into Oak Grove, 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
$9.34 one way
$18.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 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 | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
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
Oak Grove, OR
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
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 5m 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 Oak Grove, OR covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, 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 23.5 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 $9.34 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 46.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Salem, OR and Oak Grove, OR, road signs point toward Oregon City, Gladstone and Portland.
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