Origin
Saint Paul, OR
Morning in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, OR to Aumsville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, OR
RalfGeorg Feltes
Aumsville, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, OR to Aumsville, 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 River Road Northeast, I 5, North Santiam Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on River Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
572 ft
149 ft
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
572 ft
~27 mi in
Elevation Range
424 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near CR 36 / River Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (CR 36 / River Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 36 / River Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36 / River Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR 88 / Shaw Highway Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto CR 88 / Shaw Highway Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Paul, OR to Aumsville, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
22.4 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road Northeast | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| I 5 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| North Santiam Highway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Brooklake Road Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shaw Highway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road Northeast
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, OR and Aumsville, OR.
1
Start on Church Avenue
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 36
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street Northeast
3
Continue on CR 36
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 36
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road Northeast
5
Turn left onto CR 609
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklake Road Northeast
6
Take the ramp onto I 5
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
9
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 88
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Shaw Highway Southeast
12
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 1st Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto CR 28
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto North 6th Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
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
Aumsville, OR
Morning in Aumsville on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Paul, OR to Aumsville, OR covers 31.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road Northeast, I 5, North Santiam Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Saint Paul, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (CR 36 / River Road Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Saint Paul, OR to Aumsville, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 149 ft to 572 ft elevation with about 482 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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