Origin
Prineville, OR
Late night in Prineville on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Prineville, 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
3h 23m
Distance
142.6 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prineville, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prineville, OR to Albany, OR covers 142.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 3rd Street, Northwest 3rd Street, Madras-Prineville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.80 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
71.3 miles from Prineville, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 142.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 142.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 3rd Street 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 Prineville, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Prineville, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 3rd Street | — | — |
| Northwest 3rd Street | — | — |
| Madras-Prineville Highway | — | — |
| Ochoco Highway | — | — |
| Southeast Ochoco Highway | — | — |
| Southeast Evergreen Avenue | — | — |
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| Southwest Glacier Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prineville, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Knowledge Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Knowledge Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 3rd Street
3
Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 3rd Street
4
Continue on Madras-Prineville Highway
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
5
Turn straight onto Ochoco Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
6
Merge slight left onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ochoco Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway
125 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
8
Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Ochoco Highway
9
Continue on Southeast Ochoco Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Ochoco Highway
10
Continue on Southeast Evergreen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Avenue
11
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
The Dalles-California Highway
12
Take the exit right
157 ft
·
5 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Glacier Avenue
14
Merge slight right onto Southwest Highland Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Highland Avenue
15
Continue on McKenzie Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
McKenzie Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Locust Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Locust Street
18
Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barclay Drive
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
16 ft
·
Santiam Highway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Santiam Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Santiam Highway
43 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Santiam Highway
22
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Santiam Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
24
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
25
Continue on South Park Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carolina Street
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Carolina Street
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Continue on Santiam Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway
29
Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
30
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
33
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
34
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
35
Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
36
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
23 ft
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
37
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 71.3 miles from Prineville, OR, or about 1h 41m 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 31 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
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 Prineville, 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 Prineville, OR
This is one driving day of about 142.6 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Prineville, 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 71.3 mi from Prineville, OR · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Prineville, 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
$27.80 one way
$55.59 round trip
$4.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| premium | $5.57 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.48 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.13 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
23 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 23m 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 Prineville, OR to Albany, OR covers 142.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 3rd Street, Northwest 3rd Street, Madras-Prineville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.3 miles from Prineville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.80 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.
The drive from Prineville, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Prineville, OR to Albany, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prineville, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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