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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
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.
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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
49.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell
1753 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2
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Turn right onto East Oregon Avenue
2585 ft · 1 min · East Oregon Avenue
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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.
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
49.8 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 49.82 mi (80.17 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 Creswell
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 43.9179000, -123.0245300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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