Trip from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

141.4 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 45m

10 AM

3h 29m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 30m

5 PM

3h 43m

8 PM

3h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Albany, OR

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Prineville, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Santiam Highway, McKenzie Highway, Ochoco Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.5 miles on Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.56 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.7 miles from Albany, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 141.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 141.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Main Street Southeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Geary Street Southeast

Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

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

101.2 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | West Barclay Drive

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 20; OR 126

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Santiam Highway	68.5 mi	1h 34m
McKenzie Highway	16.6 mi	22m
Ochoco Highway	16.3 mi	18m
Santiam Highway Southeast	12.4 mi	18m
South Santiam Highway	12.3 mi	18m
Main Street	6.5 mi	9m
Southwest Highland Avenue	2 mi	3m
Southeast Veterans Way	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Santiam Highway — 68.5 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Prineville, OR.

Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

222 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

113 ft · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast

Continue on Main Street Southeast

224 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast

Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E

106 ft · 2 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

Turn straight onto US 20

12 mi · 18 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

Continue on US 20

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on US 20

12 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway

Continue on US 20

4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Continue on US 20

68 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Santiam Highway

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

226 ft · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive

Continue on West Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Barclay Drive

At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Locust Street

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

248 ft · 3 sec · US 20; OR 126

Continue on US 20; OR 126

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 20; OR 126

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 22 min · McKenzie Highway

Continue on OR 126

2.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 11th Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Southwest 11th Street

Turn straight onto Southwest Veterans Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Veterans Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southeast Veterans Way

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Southeast Veterans Way

Continue on Southeast Veterans Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Veterans Way

At end of road, turn right onto OR 126

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Southeast Ochoco Highway

Continue on OR 126

14 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway

Enter roundabout onto OR 126

141 ft · 2 sec · Ochoco Highway

Continue on OR 126

2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway

Continue on OR 126

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street

Arrive at destination

Southeast Knowledge Street

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 70.7 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 31 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.7 miles or 1h 42m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prineville, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 141.4 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Santiam Highway for about 68.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.7 mi from Albany, OR · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

71 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

Sweet Home, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.

Arriving in Prineville, OR

The final approach into Prineville, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prineville, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.2

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.1 mi

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15415271238

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15413162002

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 101

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 101

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.4

Prineville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.2

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.56 one way

$55.12 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$29.72	$59.43
premium	$5.57	$30.99	$61.97
diesel	$6.37	$35.44	$70.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Outlaw Station - Tesla Supercharger

Sisters, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grocery Outlet - Tesla Supercharger

Redmond, OR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5396 (Albany, OR)

Albany, OR

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Stryker Park

Prineville, OR

FLO

2 DCFC

HYUNDAI EV 1 HYUNDAI #1

Albany, OR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

HYUNDAI CHARGER HYUNDAI EV 2

Albany, OR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Lassen Chevrolet Toyota

Albany, OR

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

10TH AVENUE CPE250 #1

Sweet Home, OR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 EVCS: 2 Tesla: 2 FLO: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.4	$14.85	$6.79
Efficient EV	35.4	$12.37	$5.66
EV Truck/SUV	56.6	$19.80	$9.05

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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

Morning in Albany on Saturday

Local time

6:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prineville, OR

Morning in Prineville on Saturday

Local time

6:14 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°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

23 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

3h 20m 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 Prineville, OR covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Santiam Highway, McKenzie Highway, Ochoco Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 70.7 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 $27.56 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Albany, OR to Prineville, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Prineville, OR

Nearby Places

Mo's Egg House

Mo's Egg House

Vault 244

The Squeaky Cork

Sybaris Bistro

Loco Place

Loafers Station

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

The Barn at Hickory Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Historic Carousel & Museum

Avalon Aeropub

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Albany, OR

Prineville, OR

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 20m on the road

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