Origin
Salem, OR
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Cornelius, 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 18m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Cornelius, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 47.6 miles, this drive from Salem to Cornelius typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable excursion within the Pacific Coast region. The route relies on a combination of Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wallace Road Northwest, and Tualatin Valley Highway to navigate between these two Oregon cities. Since you remain within the same region, the transition is smooth and familiar for those accustomed to local travel. Overall, this is a practical and efficient way to connect these two points if you prefer a direct, no-fuss transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 9 mi | 12m |
| Wallace Road Northwest | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Northeast North Valley Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Hopewell Road Northwest | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Abbey Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Kuehne Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Flett Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lafayette Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Cornelius, 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
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bridge Street
13
Continue on Northeast Abbey Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast Abbey Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast Hendricks Road
441 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northeast Hendricks Road
15
Continue on Northeast Kuehne Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Kuehne Road
16
Turn straight onto OR 240
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
17
Turn left onto Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
18
Turn slight left onto Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast North Valley Road
19
Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Spring Hill Road
20
Turn slight left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Flett Road
21
Turn right onto OR 47
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
22
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on OR 47
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
24
Turn right onto OR 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
25
Continue on OR 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baseline Street
26
Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 10th Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
South 10th Avenue
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Salem, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22
Take the exit onto OR 22 toward Marion Street Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Marion Street Bridge
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
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
Cornelius, OR
Night in Cornelius on Saturday
Local time
9:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dayton, 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
18 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 18m 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 drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route is entirely composed of highway driving. You will experience a mix of varied road conditions, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 10.2 miles on Southeast Lafayette Highway. Because the road demands your attention through frequent turns, the experience feels more active than a standard high-speed commute. The path requires you to navigate through different highway segments, ensuring that the drive remains engaging from start to finish. You should be prepared for a technical feel behind the wheel, as the route prioritizes local connectivity over long, straight stretches of pavement.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Southeast Lafayette Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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
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 47.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Southeast Lafayette 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: 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 0.4 miles (OR 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornelius, 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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