Origin
Oak Grove, OR
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Rupert Drive, Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard, Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Rupert Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Rupert Drive | — | — |
| Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard | — | — |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| Abernethy Bridge | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| OR 99E | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southeast Rupert Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
4
Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
6
Continue on McLoughlin Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
7
Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
8
Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Abernethy Bridge
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
509 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
10
Continue on I 5 South: Salem
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E: Albany
13
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
509 ft
·
20 sec
·
Albany Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
16 ft
·
Main Street Southeast
16
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
18
Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
19
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
23 ft
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Oak Grove, OR · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Oak Grove, 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
$14.00 one way
$28.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 19m 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 Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Rupert Drive, Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard, Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Oak Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.00 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 Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Grove, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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