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Deschutes River Woods, OR
Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Saturday
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12:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
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Trip from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Albany, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
130.9 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deschutes River Woods, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Albany, OR covers 130.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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-Bend Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.3 miles on Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.08 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
65.5 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 130.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 130.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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 93.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 130.9 miles you will encounter 22 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 10.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.1 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.3 miles (US 20 / East Carolina Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Locust Street
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
116.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
|
US 20 / East Carolina Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / East Carolina Street
Navigation decision point
5
130 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
Main Street Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
130 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santiam Highway | 93.3 mi | 2h 11m |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | 19 mi | 24m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bend Parkway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baker Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Santiam Highway
— 93.3 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Galen Road
438 ft
·
20 sec
·
Galen Road
2
Turn right onto Ute Lane
466 ft
·
26 sec
·
Ute Lane
3
Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Riverwoods Drive
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Continue on Baker Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baker Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto US 97
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Continue on US 97
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Bend Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown Bend
10
Continue on Northeast Division Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Division Street
11
Continue on Division Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Division Street
12
Turn left onto US 20; US 97 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 20; US 97 Business
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 20
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 20
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 20
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
21
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
18 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto South Locust Street
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
23
Continue on South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
24
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
25
Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Santiam Highway
26
Continue on US 20; OR 126
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20; OR 126
43 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Santiam Highway
28
Continue on US 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
30
Continue on US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
31
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
398 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Carolina Street
33
Turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Continue on US 20
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
35
Merge onto US 20; OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
36
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
37
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
228 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
38
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
39
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
40
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
41
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
42
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
43
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
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 65.5 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR
This is one driving day of about 130.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Deschutes River Woods, 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 93.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Deschutes River Woods, OR · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.3 miles.
Arriving in Albany, OR
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.08 one way
$52.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.60 | $55.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
14 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 9m 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Albany, OR covers 130.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santiam Highway, McKenzie-Bend Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.08 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 20 / McKenzie-Bend Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.1 miles (South Locust Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.3 miles (US 20 / East Carolina Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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