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Trip from Estacada, OR to Albany, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Estacada, OR to Albany, OR covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Main Street, Clackamas Highway, Woodburn-Estacada Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.14 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

38 miles from Estacada, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 76 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Main Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Estacada, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Estacada, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Main Street
Clackamas Highway
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
East Main Street
North 3rd Street
McClaine Street
Silverton Road Northeast
Cordon Road Northeast

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southeast Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 1st Avenue

56 ft · 8 sec · East 1st Avenue
2

Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southeast Main Street
3

Turn left onto Clackamas Highway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Clackamas Highway
4

Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway

17 mi · 24 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
5

Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
6

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
7

Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
8

Turn left

13 mi · 20 min
9

Turn left onto North 3rd Street

236 ft · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
10

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East Main Street
11

Turn right onto McClaine Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · McClaine Street
12

Continue on Silverton Road Northeast

8.5 mi · 11 min · Silverton Road Northeast
13

Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast

3.0 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast
14

Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cordon Road Southeast
15

Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
16

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 37 sec
17

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany

0.4 mi · 38 sec · OR 99E: Albany
19

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

509 ft · 20 sec · Albany Avenue
20

At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast

16 ft · Main Street Southeast
22

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

492 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
23

Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
24

Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

282 ft · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
25

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

23 ft · 2nd Avenue Southwest
26

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 38 miles from Estacada, OR, or about 48m 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 48m 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 22m

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 Estacada, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Estacada, OR

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Estacada, 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 38 mi from Estacada, OR · 48m into the drive

Downtown Mount Angel, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Angel, OR

38 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

Oregon City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Angel, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Estacada, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.14 one way

$30.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $16.02 $32.05
premium $5.59 $16.73 $33.46
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Estacada, OR

Afternoon in Estacada on Wednesday

Local time

3:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, OR

Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday

Local time

3:31 PM

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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 37m 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 Estacada, OR to Albany, OR covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Main Street, Clackamas Highway, Woodburn-Estacada Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Estacada, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.14 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 Estacada, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Estacada, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Estacada, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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