Origin
Oak Hills, OR
Late night in Oak Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hills, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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 10m
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.
Oak Hills, OR
David McElwee
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
Oak Hills to Salem is 48.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward trip that primarily uses major highways, making it a simple transit rather than a scenic exploration. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation, especially if you're looking for a quick connection between points in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32.1 mi | 38m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Bethany Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 159th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Telshire Drive
3
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 26 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 26
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto OR 217
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
11
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
12
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
14
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
15
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
16
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Oak Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — 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
|
Northwest Telshire Drive
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 26 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 26 East
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
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 69A
Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
S 2 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
24 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
30 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the route on major roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 5, including a continuous stretch of 32.1 miles. The Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway will also be part of your path before you transition to more local roads closer to Salem. Expect a consistent cruising speed with frequent exits along the main highway sections.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Northwest Telshire Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 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: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.5 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salem, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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