How far is Salem, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Molalla, OR is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Molalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Molalla.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
1760 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Newberg Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Newberg Highway
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Continue on Mount Hood Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Hood Avenue
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Continue on Molalla Road Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Molalla Road Northeast
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway Northeast
10.2 mi · 15 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway Northeast
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Continue on West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Molalla.
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.
I 5 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Salem and Light Rain near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Molalla?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 16 miles from Salem and 16.1 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Salem and Light Rain near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
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 Salem and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
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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