Origin
Fairview, OR
Morning in Fairview on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
161 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairview, OR to Albany, OR covers 161 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 108.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.04 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
80.5 miles from Fairview, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 1m highway drive covering 161 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Coos Bay Wagon Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.9 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 23 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 108.9 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 40.9 miles in near Lookingglass Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 158 miles (Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
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Lookingglass Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
Navigation decision point
5
158 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1 toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
5
160 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
Main Street Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
160.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
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Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
161 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 108.9 mi | 2h 6m |
| 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 |
| West Harvard Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Santiam Highway Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 108.9 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Fairview Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fairview Road
2
Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi
·
20 min
·
Lone Pine Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
8.0 mi
·
19 min
·
Sitkum Lane
4
Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10 mi
·
24 min
·
Sitkum-County Line Road
5
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
6
Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
11 mi
·
22 min
·
Coos Bay Wagon Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lookingglass Road
9
Continue on Lookingglass Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lookingglass Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Harvard Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
109 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
I 5
13
Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
14
Turn right onto US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Santiam Highway Southeast
15
Merge onto US 20; OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
16
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
17
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
228 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
18
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
19
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
20
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
21
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
22
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
23
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 80.5 miles from Fairview, OR, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.9 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 80 miles or 2h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
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 Fairview, 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 Fairview, OR
This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, 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 108.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.5 mi from Fairview, OR · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Fairview, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.04 one way
$64.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $33.84 | $67.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
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: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.30 |
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.
Destination
Albany, OR
Morning in Albany on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
81 mi in
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
1 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
4h 1m 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 Fairview, OR to Albany, OR covers 161 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 80.5 miles from Fairview, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.04 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 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.9 miles (Lookingglass Road): Navigation decision point; at 158 miles (Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairview, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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