Origin
Yamhill, OR
Evening in Yamhill on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yamhill, OR to Salem, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34 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.
Yamhill, OR
Alexander Isreb
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Pacific Coast region, the 34-mile trek from Yamhill to Salem is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Navigating via Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wallace Road Northwest, and Tualatin Valley Highway keeps you moving through the heart of the area. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate travel, offering a straightforward connection between these two Oregon towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and regional roads for the duration of the 56-minute trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment on Southeast Lafayette Highway, providing a brief period of steady cruising. Because the road is primarily composed of technical, winding local sections, it offers a distinct change of pace from standard highway driving. You should prepare for a constant rotation of turns as you transition between the primary thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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
142 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
212 ft
~1.4 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 early in the drive near OR 47 / South Maple Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34 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: near the start (OR 47 / South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (OR 47 / South Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.4 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 47 / South Maple Street
Turn left onto OR 47 / South Maple Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 47 / South Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47 / South Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Madison Street
Turn right onto North Madison Street
Navigation decision point
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Liberty Street Northeast
Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Wallace Road Northwest | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Hopewell Road Northwest | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Yamhill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Center Street Bridge | 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 Yamhill, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on OR 240
129 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto OR 47
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Maple Street
3
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
4
Continue on OR 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
5
Turn left onto West Grant Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Grant Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Pine Street
7
Turn slight left onto OR 47
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
8
Take the exit
206 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn slight left onto OR 99W
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Highway West
10
Turn right onto North Washington Street
262 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Washington Street
11
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto North Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Madison Street
13
Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
14
Turn right onto Hopewell Road Northwest
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hopewell Road Northwest
15
At end of road, turn right onto OR 221
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Wallace Road Northwest
16
Take the ramp
464 ft
·
11 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto OR 22
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Street Bridge
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Center Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Center Street Northeast
19
Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Liberty Street Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
447 ft
·
19 sec
·
Union Street Northeast
21
Turn right onto High Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
High Street Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Yamhill, OR · 27m 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Yamhill, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salem, 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
$6.77 one way
$13.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
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 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
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
Salem, OR
Evening in Salem on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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 Yamhill, OR to Salem, OR covers 34 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 17 miles from Yamhill, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.77 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 34 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: near the start (OR 47 / South Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (OR 47 / South Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.4 miles (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yamhill, OR to Salem, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 142 ft to 212 ft elevation with about 177 ft of total climbing.
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