How far is Mount Angel, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.34 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.37 mi
23.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 AM PDT
Return by in Mount Angel
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Angel
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Angel
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Hayesville
OR

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Mount Angel
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To Salem
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Angel and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Angel and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    15 m · 4 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2736 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Angel Highway Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mount Angel Highway Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hazelgreen Road Northeast

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Hazelgreen Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Portland Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road Northeast

    2179 ft · 1 min · Fairgrounds Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road Northeast

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fairgrounds Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast

    665 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street Northeast

    106 m · 19 sec · Market Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street Northeast

    993 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street Northeast

    2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Angel and Salem.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hazelgreen Road Northeast
8.11 mi · 44%
Portland Road Northeast
3.65 mi · 20%
Mount Angel Highway Northeast
3.47 mi · 19%
Fairgrounds Road Northeast
0.88 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.52 mi · 3%
High Street Northeast
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hazelgreen Road Northeast

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hazelgreen Road Northeast

8.11 mi · 00h 13m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
00h 13m from Mount Angel
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mount Angel and Chance Light Rain near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Angel to Salem?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Mount Angel and 9.6 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mount Angel and Chance Light Rain near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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 Hayesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

7 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

20 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

41 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

52 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Angel and Salem. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mount Angel

Mountain in Oregon, United States of America

Population3,650
Coordinates45.0679000, -122.8000900
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-122.800155, 45.067893)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.47 $6.94
Premium $5.57 $3.62 $7.24
Diesel $6.37 $4.14 $8.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Angel and Salem. The current time is 01:24:49.

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.