Origin
Mount Angel, OR
Afternoon in Mount Angel on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Angel, OR
JOHN CALLERY
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR covers 18.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Church Street, South Main Street, Mount Angel Highway Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Church Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Mount Angel Highway Northeast | — | — |
| Hazelgreen Road Northeast | — | — |
| Portland Road Northeast | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road Northeast | — | — |
| 5th Street Northeast | — | — |
| Market Street Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Angel, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Church Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Mount Angel Highway Northeast
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Angel Highway Northeast
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hazelgreen Road Northeast
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hazelgreen Road Northeast
6
Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Portland Road Northeast
7
Continue on Fairgrounds Road Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairgrounds Road Northeast
8
Continue on Fairgrounds Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairgrounds Road Northeast
9
Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
10
Turn right onto Market Street Northeast
348 ft
·
19 sec
·
Market Street Northeast
11
Turn left onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
12
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Salem, OR
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
18.3 mi in 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Church Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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