Origin
Sherwood, OR
Late night in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherwood, 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
50m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, OR
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Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.1-mile drive from Sherwood to Salem, Oregon, is easily manageable in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with a highway share of 84%, so expect a predominantly highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this short journey is quite budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest stretch is a continuous 26.5 miles on I-5, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Both Sherwood and Salem are located in the Pacific Coast region, so you'll remain within a familiar geographic area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 26.5 mi | 31m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Tonquin Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Willamette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Basalt Creek Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Day Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Grahams Ferry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 26.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southwest Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Southwest Willamette Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Willamette Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Murdock Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southwest Murdock Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Oregon Street
5
Continue on Southwest Oregon Street
340 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Oregon Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest Tonquin Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tonquin Road
7
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
11
Take the ramp onto I 5
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
13
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
14
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
15
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
17
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Sherwood, 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 1.1 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southwest Oregon Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Basalt Creek Parkway
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
43°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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 primarily a highway drive, with a substantial 84% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 26.5 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. The drive also incorporates Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway and Southwest Tonquin Road, which will introduce some variation from the interstate. Expect a predictable and efficient travel experience for the most part, with minimal complex road changes.
84% 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: 26.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Southwest Oregon Street.
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 36.1 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 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
247 ft
150 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 5. 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 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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