How far is Barlow, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Barlow, OR to Molalla, OR is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow and Molalla.
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Start on East 1st Street
159 m · 28 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Barlow Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Barlow Road
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Turn left onto South Barnards Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnards Road
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Turn right onto South Highway 170
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Highway 170
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Turn left onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barlow and Molalla.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Barlow Road
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
5.46 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Barlow and Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barlow to Molalla?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Barlow and 8.1 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Barlow and Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).
#1 Barlow
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 147 |
| Coordinates | 45.2517900, -122.7206500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Molalla Avenue (-122.5772, 45.147381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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