How far is Hillsboro, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Molalla, OR is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Molalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Molalla.
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Start on North 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
3033 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1526 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
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Turn left onto South Arndt Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road
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Continue on South Arndt Road
2645 ft · 38 sec · South Arndt Road
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Turn right onto South Barlow Road
6 mi · 9 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 Hillsboro 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.
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
7.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Hillsboro and Light Rain near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsboro to Molalla?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Hillsboro and 22.5 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hillsboro and Light Rain near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Happy Valley City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 32.79 mi (52.77 km).
#1 Hillsboro
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,985 |
| Coordinates | 45.5228900, -122.9898300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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