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Trip from Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

71.7 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Oak Hills, OR

David McElwee

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Northwest Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.28 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

35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 57.4 mi 1h 7m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 6.8 mi 9m
Northwest Sunset Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Salem Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 3m
1st Avenue East 0.7 mi 1m
Northwest Bethany Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
OR 99E 0.4 mi <1m
Albany Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 57.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills, OR and Albany, OR.

1

Start on Northwest 159th Terrace

170 ft · 12 sec · Northwest 159th Terrace
2

Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive

195 ft · 10 sec · Northwest Telshire Drive
3

Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 26 East Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto US 26

2.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 69A Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto OR 217

6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 5

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto OR 99E

0.4 mi · 38 sec · OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
11

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

508 ft · 19 sec · Albany Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
13

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

15 ft · 0 sec · Main Street Southeast
14

Continue on Main Street Southeast

491 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
15

Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
16

Turn left onto US 20

283 ft · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
17

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

21 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
18

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 35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 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 15m

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 Oak Hills, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oak Hills, OR

This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oak Hills, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keizer, OR

36 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

King City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Oak Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 71.7

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.2 mi

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50 mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.7

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant -Beaverton

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15039721599

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71.7

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Portland Escape Rooms- Beaverton

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.1

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15038934228

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 10.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+19718034359

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Beaverton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+15034703229

Visit website

Pirate Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Portland, OR

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19712460169

Visit website

Portal Adventures - Escape Rooms Beaverton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Beaverton, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 pm

+15037473195

Visit website

Magnolia Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hillsboro, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15036290111

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30.7

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Telshire Drive

Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Bethany Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 26 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 26 East
8
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69A Toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
6
11.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 5 South: Salem

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.28 one way

$28.57 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.12 $30.23
premium $5.59 $15.78 $31.56
diesel $5.61 $15.83 $31.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Blink Charging Station

Hillsboro, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
EV Truck/SUV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Oak Hills, OR

Afternoon in Oak Hills on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

SSE 2 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Albany, OR

Afternoon in Albany on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

ESE 2 mph 1% chance 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

2 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 31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

71.7 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 57.4 mi of that is on I 5.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest Telshire Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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 Oak Hills, OR to Albany, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

4.1 mi in | ~6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Albany, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest Telshire Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest Bethany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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