How far is Molalla, OR from Beaverton, OR?

The driving distance from Molalla, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.33 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.93 mi
41.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.93 mi
Kilometers
41.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.33 mi
Kilometers
56.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaverton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Return by in Molalla
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molalla
2026-04-22T19:05
Arrive Beaverton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Molalla
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Molalla
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Beaverton
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · South Barlow Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Arndt Road

    2758 ft · 41 sec · South Arndt Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Arndt Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Arndt Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
10.9 mi · 31%
South Barlow Road
5.99 mi · 17%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.75 mi · 13%
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
4.72 mi · 13%
South Arndt Road
2.44 mi · 7%
South Barnards Road
2.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

Merge slight left onto Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 23m from Molalla
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Molalla and 18.1 miles from Beaverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Molalla and Light Rain Likely near Beaverton.

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.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

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 Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 25.93 mi (41.73 km).

Molalla

#1 Molalla

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: South Molalla Avenue (-122.5772, 45.147381)
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.67 $13.35
Premium $5.57 $6.96 $13.92
Diesel $6.37 $7.96 $15.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Molalla and Beaverton. The current time is 19:05:19.

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.