Origin
Aumsville, OR
Afternoon in Aumsville on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aumsville, OR to Saint Paul, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aumsville, OR
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Saint Paul, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aumsville, OR to Saint Paul, OR covers 31.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, River Road Northeast, North Santiam Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| River Road Northeast | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| North Santiam Highway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| River Road North | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Brooklake Road Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Shaw Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aumsville, OR and Saint Paul, OR.
1
Start on North 6th Street
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto CR 28
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North 1st Street
4
Continue on CR 88
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Shaw Highway Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge onto OR 22
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Santiam Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 5
Toward Brooks, Gervais
9
Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklake Road Northeast
10
Turn right onto CR 36
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road North
11
Continue on CR 36
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
12
Continue on CR 36
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Church Avenue
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Church Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 28 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 28 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
5
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Brooks, Gervais
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Brooks, Gervais
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Brooklake Road Northeast
Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Paul, OR
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
31.6 mi in 43m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 5.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 28 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aumsville, OR and Saint Paul, OR, road signs point toward Brooks and Gervais.
Brooks
18 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 5
Gervais
18 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 5
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Paul, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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