Origin
Klamath Falls, OR
Afternoon in Klamath Falls on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
214.6 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klamath Falls, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR covers 214.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Klamath Avenue, South 12th Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.71 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
107.3 miles from Klamath Falls, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 214.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Klamath Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Esplanade Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crater Lake Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The Dalles-California Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 58 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williamette Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Klamath Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klamath Falls, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on South 7th Street
141 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Klamath Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Klamath Avenue
3
Turn left onto South 12th Street
299 ft
·
10 sec
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South 12th Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
131 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn straight onto Esplanade Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Esplanade Avenue
6
Turn left onto Crater Lake Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
7
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Take the exit slight left toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
9
Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Williamette Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
11
Continue on Highway 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
12
Continue on State Highway 58
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Highway 58
13
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
14
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westfir Road
15
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
16
Continue on Highway 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
17
Continue on Willamette Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
19
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
51 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
21
Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Santiam Highway Southeast
22
Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
23
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
230 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street Southeast
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
131 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Street Southeast
26
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
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Main Street Southeast
27
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
28
Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
282 ft
·
14 sec
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Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
29
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
23 ft
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2nd Avenue Southwest
30
Arrive at your destination
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 107.3 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, or about 1h 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
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 Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls, OR
This is one driving day of about 214.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Klamath Falls, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.3 mi from Klamath Falls, OR · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.3 miles from Klamath Falls, 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.
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
$42.71 one way
$85.42 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.20 | $94.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.78 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in Albany on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
107 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
21 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
3h 50m 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 Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR covers 214.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Klamath Avenue, South 12th Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 miles from Klamath Falls, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.71 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 is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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