Origin
Mulino, OR
Night in Mulino on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulino, OR to Salem, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulino, OR
Вадим Гулай
Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.1-mile drive from Mulino, OR to Salem, OR will take you about 54 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll spend about 60% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 18.9 miles on I-5. Budget around $7 for fuel for this short journey. Both Mulino and Salem are located in the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with local road access, and is well-suited for a quick commute or a leisurely afternoon excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| South Mulino Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 13th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 18.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulino, OR and Salem, OR.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Mulino Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Mulino Road
3
Turn left onto Southeast 13th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 13th Avenue
4
Continue on Southwest 13th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 13th Avenue
5
Continue on South Berg Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Berg Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
8
Merge onto OR 99E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
9
Continue on OR 99E
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 96
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 5
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
12
Take the exit onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
13
Merge onto OR 99E Bus
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
14
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Street Northeast
15
Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Belmont Street Northeast
16
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Street Northeast
17
Continue on High Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street Northeast
18
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Mulino, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue
Turn left onto OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260A
Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Broadway Street Northeast
Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Salem, OR
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
WSW 7 mph
46% chance
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
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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this drive is primarily a mixed one, with a significant portion on the interstate. You'll encounter 18.9 miles of uninterrupted travel on I-5, offering a chance to maintain steady highway speeds. However, the route also incorporates local roads like South Mulino Road and Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, which will likely offer a different pace. With 60% of the journey on highways, expect a blend of faster travel and more community-oriented stretches as you approach your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue.
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 37.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.7 miles (OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
245 ft
105 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
245 ft
Elevation Range
140 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on I 5. 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 Salem, 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 7.7 miles (OR 99E / Southwest 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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