How far is Salem, OR from Mount Hood Village, OR?

The driving distance from Salem, OR to Mount Hood Village, OR is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.22 mi
01h 50m
Flight
58.76 mi
94.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.22 mi
Kilometers
124.27 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Hood Village
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM PDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Mount Hood Village
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
West Linn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Salem
38.6 mi
00h 55m
To Mount Hood Village
38.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Mount Hood Village.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street Northeast

    143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast

    136 m · 19 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast

    1722 ft · 1 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street Northeast

    107 m · 12 sec · Division Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    1348 ft · 41 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

    28.4 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1340 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1327 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Mount Hood Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Latourelle Avenue

    55 m · 10 sec · East Latourelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Oregon Street

    58 m · 14 sec · East Oregon Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Homer Avenue

    95 m · 14 sec · East Homer Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Homer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
28.4 mi · 37%
Mount Hood Highway
18.4 mi · 24%
I 205 North
12.1 mi · 16%
Southeast Highway 212
12 mi · 16%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.06 mi · 4%
Liberty Street Northeast
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland

28.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Linn
00h 55m from Salem
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Light Rain near Mount Hood Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Mount Hood Village?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

West Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Salem and 38.6 miles from Mount Hood Village.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Chance Light Rain near Mount Hood Village.

Stop Ideas Near West Linn

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 West Linn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Linn.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

19 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

30 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Mount Hood Village. Straight-line distance: 58.76 mi (94.56 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Mount Hood Village

#2 Mount Hood Village

City in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America

Population4,864
Coordinates45.3554000, -121.9806400
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-123.0351, 44.9429)
End: Mount Hood Village (-121.98064, 45.3554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.93
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.47 $26.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.52 $29.04
Premium $5.57 $15.14 $30.28
Diesel $6.37 $17.32 $34.63

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 Salem and Mount Hood Village. The current time is 00:40:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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