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Trip from Toledo, OR to Albany, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

54.7 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

Downtown Toledo, OR, OR

Toledo, OR

Zekai Zhu

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

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Trip Overview

This 54.7-mile drive from Toledo, OR to Albany, OR takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including the Corvallis Newport Highway, Albany-Corvallis Highway, and Southwest Philomath Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers a straightforward journey through Oregon's Willamette Valley. Since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks along the way. This trip is ideal for those looking for a direct and efficient connection between two points within the same region.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 54.7-mile journey. Only about a quarter of the route, or 25%, is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.6 miles along the Corvallis Newport Highway. This suggests a drive that will likely involve frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you pass through towns and transition between different local thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corvallis Newport Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 1st Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 1st Street

Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast Alder Street

Turn left onto Northeast Alder Street

Navigation decision point

4
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | 2nd Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corvallis Newport Highway 34.6 mi 47m
Albany-Corvallis Highway 9.8 mi 15m
Southwest Philomath Boulevard 3.6 mi 6m
Northeast Highway 20 2 mi 2m
Applegate Street 1.4 mi 3m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Corvallis-Newport Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Newport-Corvallis Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Corvallis Newport Highway — 34.6 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

126 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

220 ft · 6 sec · Northwest 1st Street
3

Continue on Northeast 1st Street

368 ft · 11 sec · Northeast 1st Street
4

Turn left onto Northeast Alder Street

67 ft · 3 sec · Northeast Alder Street
5

Turn right onto US 20 Business

2.0 mi · 2 min · Northeast Highway 20
6

Turn slight left onto US 20 Business

191 ft · 4 sec · US 20 Business
7

Continue on US 20

35 mi · 47 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
8

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
9

Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 2 min · Applegate Street
10

Continue on Applegate Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Applegate Street
11

Turn left onto South 21st Street

428 ft · 19 sec · South 21st Street
12

Turn right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
13

Continue on US 20; OR 34

3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
14

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
15

Continue on OR 34

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
16

Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
17

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
18

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
19

Continue on US 20

4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 20

4.4 mi · 7 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
22

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

21 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
23

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue Southwest

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.4 mi from Toledo, OR · 38m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philomath, OR

27 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

Siletz, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philomath, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Toledo, 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

$10.90 one way

$21.79 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $11.53 $23.06
premium $5.59 $12.04 $24.08
diesel $5.61 $12.08 $24.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.63
Efficient EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
EV Truck/SUV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 15, 2026

Origin

Toledo, OR

Late night in Toledo on Friday

Local time

5:12 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, OR

Late night in Albany on Friday

Local time

5:12 AM

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

11 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 22m 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 Toledo, OR to Albany, OR covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Corvallis Newport Highway, Albany-Corvallis Highway, Southwest Philomath Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Toledo, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.90 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Toledo, OR to Albany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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