How far is Molalla, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Albany, OR is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
Region of the United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, northwestern corner of New Mexico, northeastern corner of Arizona and southeastern corner of Utah
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Molalla and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Molalla and Albany.
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Start on South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1432 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto McClaine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street
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Continue on Silverton Road Northeast
8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
2037 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
155 m · 20 sec · Albany Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
86 m · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Molalla and Albany.
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.
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Molalla and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Molalla to Albany?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Four Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Molalla and 29.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Molalla and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Four Corners
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Council Chambers City of Keizer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Corners.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Albany. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 km).
#1 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
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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