Origin
Pendleton, OR
Morning in Pendleton on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
277.6 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR covers 277.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Court Avenue, Southwest 20th Street, Old Oregon Trail Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.25 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
138.8 miles from Pendleton, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 277.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest Court 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 4h 27m 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 Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Court Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 20th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Banfield Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 99E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albany Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southwest Court Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Southwest Court Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southwest Court Avenue
3
Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Court Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southwest Court Avenue
4
Turn left onto Southwest 20th Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Southwest 20th Street
5
Turn right
282 ft
·
6 sec
6
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
41 mi
·
45 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
8
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Columbia River Highway
9
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
12
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E: Albany
14
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
509 ft
·
20 sec
·
Albany Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
16 ft
·
Main Street Southeast
17
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
18
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
19
Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
20
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
23 ft
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
21
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 138.8 miles from Pendleton, OR, or about 2h 13m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.8 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m
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 Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, OR
This is one driving day of about 277.6 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pendleton, 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 138.8 mi from Pendleton, OR · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 138.8 miles from Pendleton, 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
$55.25 one way
$110.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $58.34 | $116.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $61.06 | $122.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.67 | $123.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.15 | $13.32 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111 | 1 | $38.86 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
3 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 27m 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 Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR covers 277.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest Court Avenue, Southwest 20th Street, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.8 miles from Pendleton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.25 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 27m 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 Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pendleton, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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