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Trip from Salem, OR to Yamhill, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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.

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seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Salem, OR

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Downtown Yamhill, OR, OR

Yamhill, OR

Alexander Isreb

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through Oregon’s Pacific Coast region, the 33.9-mile journey from Salem to Yamhill is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel will cover your transit across this local route. Since both towns reside within the same region, you won't experience significant geographical shifts, but you will enjoy a straightforward transition between these two points. Because there are no designated stops on this itinerary, it is best suited for drivers looking for direct, efficient travel. This route offers a practical, low-cost way to navigate between these locations without the need for extensive logistical planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Lafayette Highway 10.2 mi 15m
Wallace Road Northwest 8.3 mi 13m
Tualatin Valley Highway 6.8 mi 9m
Hopewell Road Northwest 3.4 mi 6m
Pacific Highway West 2.3 mi 3m
South Yamhill Street 0.6 mi 1m
OR 22 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 Salem, OR and Yamhill, 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

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East 2nd Street
12

Turn right onto North Washington Street

262 ft · 14 sec · North Washington Street
13

Turn left onto OR 99W

232 ft · 9 sec · West 3rd Street
14

Continue on OR 99W

2.3 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway West
15

Take the exit

407 ft · 7 sec
16

Continue on OR 47

4.1 mi · 5 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
17

Continue on OR 47

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Pine Street
18

Turn left onto West Grant Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West Grant Street
19

Turn right onto South Yamhill Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Yamhill Street
20

Continue on OR 47

2.7 mi · 3 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
21

Continue on OR 47

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Maple Street
22

Turn right onto OR 240

129 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
23

Arrive at destination

OR 240

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dayton, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OR

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

Lafayette, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.5 — 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

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

5
23.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | North Washington Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.75 one way

$13.51 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $7.15 $14.29
premium $5.59 $7.46 $14.92
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

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 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Salem, OR

Late night in Salem on Sunday

Local time

1:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 2:04PM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Destination

Yamhill, OR

Late night in Yamhill on Sunday

Local time

1:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

10 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

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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will traverse a series of roads, including Southeast Lafayette Highway, Wallace Road Northwest, and Tualatin Valley Highway, which together make up 100% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile segment along Southeast Lafayette Highway. As you navigate the route, the road's personality shifts from local street driving to more sustained highway travel. This path is not a high-speed interstate haul, so prepare for a driving experience that feels more grounded and technical than a standard freeway commute.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 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?

6/10

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 around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 33.9 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: 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 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

212 ft 143 ft

Total Climb

220 ft

Total Descent

186 ft

Highest Point

212 ft

~32.5 mi in

Elevation Range

69 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 33.9 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.

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.

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 Yamhill, 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 0.1 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 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yamhill, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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