Origin
Salem, OR
Night in Salem on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Mill City, OR
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, OR
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Mill City, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, OR to Mill City, OR covers 32.4 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Santiam Highway, 12th Street Southeast, Northwest Santiam Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on North Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salem, OR to Mill City, OR is easy. At 41m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (Northwest 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
32.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Northwest 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Highway | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| 12th Street Southeast | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Santiam Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Alder Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Santiam Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, OR and Mill City, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Continue on High Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
High Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
446 ft
·
14 sec
·
Trade Street Southeast
4
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
5
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
12th Street Southeast
7
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
29 mi
·
33 min
·
North Santiam Highway
8
Continue on OR 22
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northwest Santiam Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Avenue
10
Continue on CR 965
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northwest Alder Street
11
Continue on 1st Avenue
431 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
South 1st Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
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
Mill City, OR
Night in Mill City on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
41m 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 Salem, OR to Mill City, OR covers 32.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Santiam Highway, 12th Street Southeast, Northwest Santiam Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Salem, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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.
The drive from Salem, OR to Mill City, OR is easy. At 41m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / Trade Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (OR 22; OR 99E Bus / 12th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 32.1 miles (Northwest 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Salem, OR to Mill City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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