How far is Albany, OR from Ashland, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Ashland, OR is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ashland.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
213.7 mi · 4 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashland
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road
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Turn left onto Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
756 ft · 37 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Lithia Way
39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santiam Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
214 mi · 04h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ashland?
The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Albany and 109.9 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 169.89 mi (273.41 km).
#1 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.34 | $98.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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