How far is Albany, OR from Creswell, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Creswell, OR is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.23 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.82 mi
80.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.67 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM PDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
26.7 mi
00h 32m
To Creswell
26.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Creswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Creswell.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast

    2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

    724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell

    1753 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Oregon Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · East Oregon Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oregon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Creswell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santiam Highway Southeast
50.9 mi · 96%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 1%
East Oregon Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Santiam Road Southeast
0.41 mi · 1%
9th Avenue Southeast
0.18 mi
Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Santiam Highway Southeast

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
00h 32m from Albany
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain near Creswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Creswell?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Albany and 26.6 miles from Creswell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Slight Chance Light Rain near Creswell.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 49.82 mi (80.17 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Creswell

#2 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $5.57 $10.46 $20.93
Diesel $6.37 $11.97 $23.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Creswell. The current time is 02:09:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.