Origin
Woodburn, OR
Night in Woodburn on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodburn, 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
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodburn, OR
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Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Woodburn and Salem, this 18.6-mile connection is a straightforward way to travel through the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You can easily complete this drive in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because the journey is brief, it works best as a direct commute or a simple transition between these two cities. Relying primarily on I-5, the path is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, ensuring you reach your destination without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Newberg Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belmont Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Settlemier Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on this road
140 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Settlemier Avenue
4
Turn left onto OR 214
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newberg Highway
5
Take the ramp onto I 5
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
7
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
8
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
10
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
11
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
12
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Lincoln Street
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Settlemier Avenue
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 214 / Newberg Highway
Turn left onto OR 214 / Newberg Highway
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Broadway Street Northeast
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
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
17 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
28m 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 highway-focused experience, as 83% of this route is comprised of major roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-5, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles. After transitioning off the interstate, you will navigate via the Newberg Highway and the Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway to finalize your arrival. This combination of roads creates a functional, high-speed environment that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. While the drive is short, the transition from the open interstate to local parkways provides a clear shift in pace as you enter the city limits.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Settlemier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (OR 214 / Newberg Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Woodburn, OR
Full guide →Woodburn is in Willamette Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 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: near the start (West Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Settlemier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (OR 214 / Newberg Highway): Navigation decision point.
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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