How far is Salem, OR from Mulino, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Mulino, OR is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Mulino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Mulino.
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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
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Donald, Aurora
2180 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
598 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Berg Parkway
1794 ft · 37 sec · South Berg Parkway
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Continue on Southwest 13th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 13th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 13th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast 13th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Mulino Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Mulino Road
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Mulino.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
18.4 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 Salem and Sunny near Mulino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Mulino?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 18.6 miles from Salem and 18.6 miles from Mulino.
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 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.53 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Mulino.
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 Salem and Mulino. Straight-line distance: 29.31 mi (47.17 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Mulino (-122.58203, 45.22151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
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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