Origin
Salem, OR
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Oak Hills, 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 6m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Oak Hills, OR
David McElwee
Trip Overview
Salem to Oak Hills is 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. Given the brief travel time and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 32 mi | 38m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| OR 217 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Bethany Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 32 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Oak Hills, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
447 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
350 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street Northeast
5
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
32 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto OR 217
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto OR 217
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OR 217
Toward US 26 West
12
Merge onto US 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Telshire Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 159th Terrace
18
Arrive at destination
Northwest 159th Terrace
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 24.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Liberty Street Northeast
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
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
Oak Hills, OR
Night in Oak Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
1h 6m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 87% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32 miles on I 5 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising, with frequent exits and merges as you navigate between different freeway sections. The final portion of the drive will involve more local road driving.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Liberty Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salem, OR to Oak Hills, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.
Beaverton
37.1 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Oak Hills, 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: at 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Hills, 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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