The drive from Albany, OR to Fairview, OR covers 159.6 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.2 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 159.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h highway drive covering 159.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.2 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Main Street Southeast.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Geary Street Southeast
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
108.8 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward North Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward North Roseburg
6
109.1 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
Turn right onto Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Albany, OR to Fairview, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Roseburg along the way.
Roseburg
108.8 mi in|~2h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
106.2 mi
2h 3m
Coos Bay Wagon Road
14.3 mi
29m
Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi
24m
Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi
20m
Sitkum Lane
8 mi
19m
Lookingglass Road
6.3 mi
11m
Northwest Stewart Parkway
2.2 mi
4m
Santiam Highway Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 106.2 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Fairview, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
222 ft·4 sec·Main Street Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
113 ft·2 sec·Main Street Southeast
4
Continue on Main Street Southeast
224 ft·4 sec·Main Street Southeast
5
Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·Santiam Road Southeast
6
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
0.1 mi·25 sec·Geary Street Southeast
7
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E
106 ft·2 sec·9th Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·16 sec·9th Avenue Southeast
9
Turn straight onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Santiam Highway Southeast
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
11
Merge onto I 5
106 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 5
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward North Roseburg
13
Turn right onto Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
0.5 mi·57 sec·Northwest Edenbower Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Northwest Stewart Parkway
2.2 mi·4 min·Northwest Stewart Parkway
15
Turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Harvard Avenue
16
Turn left onto Lookingglass Road
6.0 mi·10 min·Lookingglass Road
17
Continue on Lookingglass Road
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lookingglass Road
18
Turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11 mi·21 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
20
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Coos Bay Wagon Road
22
Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10 mi·24 min·Sitkum-County Line Road
23
Continue on Sitkum Lane
8.0 mi·19 min·Sitkum Lane
24
Turn right onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi·20 min·Lone Pine Lane
25
Turn right onto Fairview Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Fairview Road
26
Arrive at destination
Fairview Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 159.6 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 106.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Albany, OR
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.79 one way
$63.59 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.65
$67.30
premium
$5.59
$35.13
$70.26
diesel
$5.61
$35.24
$70.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
Efficient EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
EV Truck/SUV
63.8
0
$22.34
$10.21
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, OR
Afternoon
in Albany on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairview, OR
Afternoon
in Fairview on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, OR to Fairview, OR covers 159.6 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Coos Bay Wagon Road, Sitkum-County Line Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from Albany, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Albany, OR to Fairview, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Roseburg along the way.
