Origin
Hillsboro, OR
Late night in Hillsboro on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsboro, 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
1h 9m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsboro, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Molalla, OR
Ahmad Shaufi
Trip Overview
This straightforward 45-mile drive from Hillsboro, OR to Molalla, OR takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes and is easily manageable as a one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only about 14% on highways, making for a relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, which is quite budget-friendly. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. Given its short duration, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and any brief stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Hillsboro Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| South Barlow Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Woodburn-Estacada Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| I 5 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Arndt Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| South Barnards Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Molalla, OR.
1
Start on North 1st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
2
Continue on OR 219
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
3
Continue on OR 219
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
6
Continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Roy Rogers Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest Roy Rogers Road
9
Continue on Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
10
Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 124th Avenue
11
Continue on Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Day Street
14
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
15
Take the ramp onto I 5
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
17
Continue on OR 551
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilsonville-Hubbard Highway
18
Turn left onto CR 428
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arndt Road
19
Continue on South Arndt Road
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Arndt Road
20
Turn right onto South Barlow Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Barlow Road
21
Turn left onto South Barnards Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Barnards Road
22
Turn right onto South Highway 170
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Highway 170
23
Turn left onto OR 211
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
24
Continue on OR 211
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
25
Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Molalla Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
South Molalla Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Turn right onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 551: Canby, Hubbard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
23 mi in
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
17 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
1h 9m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 45-mile journey. The route predominantly utilizes roads like Southwest Hillsboro Highway, South Barlow Road, and Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road, with a minimal highway share of 14%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on Southwest Hillsboro Highway. This means you'll be actively navigating, with frequent adjustments rather than long, straightaways. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape and road network.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Southwest Hillsboro Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Hillsboro, OR to Molalla, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Hubbard along the way.
Hubbard
26.1 mi in
|
~40m
|
via I 5
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Southwest Hillsboro Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Molalla, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 10.2 miles (OR 210 / Southwest Scholls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Molalla, OR
More trips to Molalla, OR
Explore more options from Hillsboro, OR or browse trips ending in Molalla, OR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.