Origin
Barlow, OR
Late night in Barlow on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barlow, OR to Molalla, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barlow, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Molalla, OR
Ahmad Shaufi
Trip Overview
Barlow, OR to Molalla, OR is 14.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via South Barlow Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that keeps you within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Oregon. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or as a quick connection between nearby points. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so don't expect a high-speed journey. Plan for a relaxed pace and keep an eye out for turns as you make your way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Barlow Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Woodburn-Estacada Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| South Barnards Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Highway 170 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Molalla Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Barlow Road
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barlow, OR and Molalla, OR.
1
Start on East 1st Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Barlow Road
3
Turn left onto South Barnards Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Barnards Road
4
Turn right onto South Highway 170
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Highway 170
5
Turn left onto OR 211
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
6
Continue on OR 211
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Molalla Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
South Molalla Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Barlow Road
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Barnards Road
Turn left onto South Barnards Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Highway 170
Turn right onto South Highway 170
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OR 211 / Woodburn-Estacada Highway
Turn left onto OR 211 / Woodburn-Estacada Highway
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Molalla Avenue
Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Molalla, OR
Late night in Molalla on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
16 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
22m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with only an 11% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on roads like South Barlow Road, Woodburn-Estacada Highway, and South Barnards Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on South Barlow Road. Expect a winding, more intimate driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive is defined by its frequent turns and the local feel of the roads you'll be traversing.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on South Barlow Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Barlow Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Barlow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (South Barnards Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (South Highway 170): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on South Barlow Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (South Barlow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (South Barnards Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (South Highway 170): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Molalla, 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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