Origin
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, OR to Mount Angel, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Mount Angel, OR
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Trip Overview
Salem to Mount Angel is 18.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Hazelgreen Road Northeast, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Expect a quick trip that's easy to accomplish in a single day, making it ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a brief scenic detour. The route is primarily on local roads, so it provides a good feel for the area without requiring significant time commitment. It’s a simple drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelgreen Road Northeast | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Mount Angel Highway Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Street Northeast | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Chemawa Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Commercial Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High 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 Salem, OR and Mount Angel, OR.
1
Start on High Street Northeast
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
High Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
447 ft
·
19 sec
·
Chemeketa Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Division Street Northeast
350 ft
·
11 sec
·
Division Street Northeast
5
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on OR 99E Bus
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 99E Bus
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Toward I 5 South: Keizer
9
Turn right onto OR 99E Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chemawa Road Northeast
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Hazelgreen Road Northeast
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hazelgreen Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto CR 18
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Angel Highway Northeast
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto West Church Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Church Street
14
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chemeketa Street Northeast
Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Liberty Street Northeast
Turn right onto Liberty Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99E Bus / Commercial Street Northeast
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus / Commercial Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99E Bus / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Turn right onto OR 99E Bus / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OR 99E Bus / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 99E Bus / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway toward I 5 South: Keizer
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South: Keizer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
Mount Angel, OR
Late night in Mount Angel on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
31m 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 has a turn-heavy local feel, with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through several local roads, including Hazelgreen Road Northeast, Mount Angel Highway Northeast, and Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 8.1 miles on Hazelgreen Road Northeast. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between these local arteries. It's less about long, sweeping vistas and more about the direct connection between communities.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chemeketa Street Northeast.
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 18.4 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 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OR 99E Bus / Commercial Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 8.1 miles on Hazelgreen Road Northeast. 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 Mount Angel, 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 0.1 miles (Chemeketa Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Liberty Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OR 99E Bus / Commercial Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Angel, 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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