How far is Mulino, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Mulino, OR to Salem, OR is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mulino and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulino and Salem.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto South Mulino Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Mulino Road
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Turn left onto Southeast 13th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast 13th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 13th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 13th Avenue
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Continue on South Berg Parkway
1756 ft · 44 sec · South Berg Parkway
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Turn left onto Southwest 1st Avenue
755 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Highway East
649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Take the exit left toward I 5 South: Salem
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulino and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the exit left toward I 5 South: Salem
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Mulino and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mulino to Salem?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Mulino and 16.8 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mulino and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mulino and Salem. Straight-line distance: 29.31 mi (47.17 km).
#1 Mulino
Situated in the Willamette Valley along the Molalla River, this unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, rests at an elevation of 246 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.2215100, -122.5820300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.99 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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