Origin
Aumsville, OR
Late night in Aumsville on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aumsville, OR to Salem, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aumsville, OR
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Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple transition between Aumsville and Salem, this 12.2-mile journey is an efficient choice. Spanning just 20 minutes of travel time, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You will navigate via the North Santiam Highway, Mission Street Southeast, and Shaw Highway Southeast. Budgeting for this trip is straightforward, with fuel costs estimated at just $2. Because both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you can expect a familiar, local feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as a reliable link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Mission Street Southeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shaw Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| OR 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aumsville, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on North 6th Street
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 28
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North 1st Street
4
Continue on CR 88
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Shaw Highway Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto OR 22
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Santiam Highway
7
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Street Southeast
8
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
9
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
10
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
11
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marion Street Northeast
14
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street Northeast
15
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 28 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 28 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
High Street Northeast
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you navigate your way into Salem. While only 5% of your trip is spent on the highway, the majority of your time is dedicated to local roads that require your full attention. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.6 miles on the North Santiam Highway. Because of the frequent turns, the drive feels more like a standard local commute than a high-speed interstate sprint. Be prepared to transition between varying road types as you make your way through the local infrastructure.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North Santiam Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 28 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Salem, OR
Full guide →Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem was established in the early 1800s as a farming community. The town grew during the years of the California gold rush. Salem became the capital of Oregon in 1851 after it was moved from Oregon City. The capital was then briefly moved to Corvallis in 1855, but in that same year was permanently moved back to Salem. The first two Oregon State Capitol buildings tragically burned down. The third and current building was completed in 1938, complete with its distinctive gold-plated pioneer statue, the "Gold Man," perched atop. Besides being the seat of state government, Salem is also a major agricultural center in one of the most fertile regions in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on North Santiam Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Bellevue Street Southeast): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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