Origin
Klamath Falls, OR
Morning in Klamath Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
213.7 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
51 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
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 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, I 5, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.57 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
106.8 miles from Klamath Falls, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 213.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 97 Business / Klamath Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 17 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 (US 97 Business / Klamath Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 97 Business / South 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 97 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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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US 97 Business / Klamath Avenue
Turn left onto US 97 Business / Klamath Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 97 Business / South 12th Street
Turn left onto US 97 Business / South 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 97 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto US 97 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
79.9 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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OR 58 / State Highway 58
Take the exit onto OR 58 / State Highway 58 toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
6
165.7 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
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 Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
Eugene
79.9 mi in
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~1h 35m
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via OR 58
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 77.3 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 5 | 44.6 mi | 51m |
| State Highway 58 | 38.1 mi | 52m |
| OR 58 | 23.8 mi | 32m |
| Williamette Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Highway 58 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Willamette Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Crater Lake Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 31m
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
·
13 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 97 Business
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Klamath Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 97 Business
298 ft
·
10 sec
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South 12th Street
4
Turn right onto US 97 Business
131 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn straight onto US 97 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Esplanade Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 97 Business; OR 39
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
7
Continue on US 97
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Take the exit onto OR 58
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
9
Continue on OR 58
12 mi
·
16 min
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Williamette Highway
10
Continue on OR 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
11
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
12
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
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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
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Westfir Road
15
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
16
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
17
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
19
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
45 mi
·
51 min
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I 5; OR 99
20
Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
21
Turn right onto US 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Santiam Highway Southeast
22
Merge onto US 20; OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
23
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Main Street Southeast
24
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
228 ft
·
4 sec
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Main Street Southeast
25
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
130 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street Southeast
26
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
27
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
28
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
29
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
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2nd Avenue Southwest
30
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 106.8 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 48m
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 213.7 miles and 4h 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.8 mi from Klamath Falls, OR · 2h 12m 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 106.8 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 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
$42.57 one way
$85.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $45.05 | $90.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.04 | $94.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
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: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
51 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Eugene, Oregon
Blink
1 DCFC
Chargepoint Charging Staion
Eugene, Oregon
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Eugene, Oregon
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Eugene, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Eugene, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Eugene, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Springfield, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Eugene, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 17
Blink: 15
Other: 12
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
EVCS: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
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
Morning in Albany on Thursday
Local time
11:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°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
15 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
4h 35m 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 Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, I 5, State Highway 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.8 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 $42.57 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 35m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 97 Business / Klamath Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 97 Business / South 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 97 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
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