Origin
Kenton, OR
Late night in Kenton on Friday
Local time
1:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, OR to Albany, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
74.1 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, OR to Albany, OR covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Salem Avenue Southeast, 1st Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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
37 miles from Kenton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 74.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 74.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Salem Avenue Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 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 15 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 70.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Salem Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Watts Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Watts Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Watts Street
Turn left onto North Watts Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Montana Avenue
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street
Turn left onto US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 70.9 mi | 1h 26m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| OR 99E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Montana Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Watts Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Watts Street
304 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Watts Street
3
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Montana Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 30 Bypass
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lombard Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 5 South
6
Merge onto I 5
71 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
8
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
10
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
11
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
12
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
13
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
14
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
15
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
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 37 miles from Kenton, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kenton, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kenton, OR
This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Kenton, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Kenton, OR · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Kenton, 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 70.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
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: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:23 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
15 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 35m 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 Kenton, OR to Albany, OR covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Salem Avenue Southeast, 1st Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Kenton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Watts Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 30 Bypass / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenton, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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