How far is Molalla, OR from Barlow, OR?

The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Barlow, OR is about 14.4 miles (23.1 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 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.34 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.05 mi
16.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.34 mi
Kilometers
23.08 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM PDT
Return by in Molalla
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molalla
2026-04-15T16:57
Arrive Barlow
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Molalla
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Molalla
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Barlow
7.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Molalla and Barlow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Molalla and Barlow.

  1. 1

    Start on South Molalla Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · South Molalla Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Highway 170

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Highway 170

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Barnards Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnards Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Barlow Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South Barlow Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    159 m · 23 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Molalla and Barlow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Barlow Road
5.46 mi · 38%
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
4.72 mi · 33%
South Barnards Road
2.08 mi · 15%
South Highway 170
1.53 mi · 11%
West Main Street
0.43 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Barlow Road

Turn right 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 11m from Molalla
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Molalla and Rain near Barlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Molalla to Barlow?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 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 Molalla and 7.2 miles from Barlow.

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 4.3 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms around Molalla and Rain near Barlow.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Aurora and the surrounding midpoint area.
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aurora.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

13 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Molalla and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 10.05 mi (16.17 km).

Molalla

#1 Molalla

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,303
Coordinates45.1473400, -122.5770300
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Barlow

#2 Barlow

City in Oregon, USA

Population147
Coordinates45.2517900, -122.7206500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
End: Barlow (-122.72065, 45.25179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $5.57 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $6.37 $3.25 $6.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Molalla and Barlow. The current time is 16:57:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.