Origin
Mount Angel, OR
Morning in Mount Angel on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Salem, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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
Mount Angel to Salem is 17.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Hazelgreen Road Northeast, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Oregon. It's a straightforward trip perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, making it an easy addition to any longer Oregon itinerary or a quick standalone trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelgreen Road Northeast | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Mount Angel Highway Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Fairgrounds Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| High Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hazelgreen Road Northeast
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
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
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on CR 18
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Angel Highway Northeast
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 26
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hazelgreen Road Northeast
6
Turn left onto OR 99E
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
347 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 destination
High Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Church Street
Turn left onto West Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 26 / Hazelgreen Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto CR 26 / Hazelgreen Road Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Market Street Northeast
Turn right onto Market Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Broadway Street Northeast
Turn left onto Broadway Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
Morning in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway travel involved. You'll spend the entire 30 minutes navigating local routes, with the longest continuous stretch being 8.1 miles on Hazelgreen Road Northeast. Expect to encounter more local traffic and intersections as you transition from the rural feel of Hazelgreen Road Northeast to the more developed areas approaching Salem on Portland Road Northeast.
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.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Hazelgreen Road Northeast.
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 early in the drive near West Church Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Church Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (CR 26 / Hazelgreen Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Salem, OR
Full guide →Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem was established in the early 1800s as a farming community. The town grew during the years of the California gold rush. Salem became the capital of Oregon in 1851 after it was moved from Oregon City. The capital was then briefly moved to Corvallis in 1855, but in that same year was permanently moved back to Salem. The first two Oregon State Capitol buildings tragically burned down. The third and current building was completed in 1938, complete with its distinctive gold-plated pioneer statue, the "Gold Man," perched atop. Besides being the seat of state government, Salem is also a major agricultural center in one of the most fertile regions in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Hazelgreen Road Northeast. 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: near the start (West Church Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (CR 26 / Hazelgreen Road Northeast): Navigation decision point.
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 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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