Origin
Salem, OR
Evening in Salem on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Yamhill, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Yamhill, OR
Alexander Isreb
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Oregon’s Pacific Coast region, the 33.9-mile journey from Salem to Yamhill is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel will cover your transit across this local route. Since both towns reside within the same region, you won't experience significant geographical shifts, but you will enjoy a straightforward transition between these two points. Because there are no designated stops on this itinerary, it is best suited for drivers looking for direct, efficient travel. This route offers a practical, low-cost way to navigate between these locations without the need for extensive logistical planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will traverse a series of roads, including Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wallace Road Northwest, and Tualatin Valley Highway, which together make up 100% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment along Southeast Lafayette Highway. As you navigate the route, the road's personality shifts from local street driving to more sustained highway travel. This path is not a high-speed interstate haul, so prepare for a driving experience that feels more grounded and technical than a standard freeway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Lafayette Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
212 ft
143 ft
Total Climb
220 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
212 ft
~32.5 mi in
Elevation Range
69 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
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 33.9 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 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chemeketa Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OR 221 North: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 221 North: Dayton
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Wallace Road Northwest | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Hopewell Road Northwest | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Yamhill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| OR 22 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lafayette Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Yamhill, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
4
Take the exit onto OR 22
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 22
Toward Marion Street Bridge
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward OR 221 North: West Salem
6
Keep slight right at fork
280 ft
·
15 sec
Toward OR 221 North: Dayton
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Wallace Road Northwest
8
Turn left onto Hopewell Road Northwest
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hopewell Road Northwest
9
Turn left onto OR 153
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
10
Continue on South Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Madison Street
11
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto North Washington Street
262 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Washington Street
13
Turn left onto OR 99W
232 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 3rd Street
14
Continue on OR 99W
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Highway West
15
Take the exit
407 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue on OR 47
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
17
Continue on OR 47
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Pine Street
18
Turn left onto West Grant Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Grant Street
19
Turn right onto South Yamhill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Yamhill Street
20
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
21
Continue on OR 47
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Maple Street
22
Turn right onto OR 240
129 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
OR 240
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Salem, OR · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Salem, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yamhill, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yamhill, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Yamhill, OR
Evening in Yamhill on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dayton, OR
17 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
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
56m 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 Yamhill, OR covers 33.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wallace Road Northwest, Tualatin Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $6.75 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 33.9 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 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Front Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, OR to Yamhill, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 143 ft to 212 ft elevation with about 220 ft of total climbing.
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