Origin
Albany, OR
Afternoon in Albany on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Oak Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street Southeast, Salem Avenue Southeast, Albany Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 70 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Southeast | — | — |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Albany Avenue | — | — |
| Pacific Boulevard Southeast | — | — |
| Albany-Junction City Highway | — | — |
| I 205 North | — | — |
| OR 99E | — | — |
| OR 99E North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Oak Grove, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
4
Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
436 ft
·
18 sec
·
Albany Avenue
6
Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
7
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
8
Take the exit straight
54 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
10
Continue straight
8.2 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
12
Keep slight right to continue on OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
13
Merge slight left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
14
Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Rupert Drive
259 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
17
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35 miles from Albany, OR, or about 45m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Albany, OR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Grove, OR
The final approach into Oak Grove, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.94 one way
$27.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Oak Grove, OR
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street Southeast, Salem Avenue Southeast, Albany Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 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 $13.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, OR to Oak Grove, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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