How far is Albany, OR from Eugene, OR?

Fastest route

directions from Albany, Oregon, USA to Eugene, Oregon, USA, which is approximately a 45-minute drive covering a distance of 44.4 miles. The route includes highways I-5 S and I-105 W.

Directions

  1. 📍 Get on I-5 S from SW 2nd Ave, SE 9th Ave, and Santiam Hwy SE.
  2. 🚗 Head east on SW 2nd Ave toward SW Lyon St.
  3. ➡️ Turn right onto SE Madison St.
  4. ⬅️ Turn left onto SE 9th Ave. Pass by Starbucks (on the left).
  5. 🔄 Slight right to stay on SE 9th Ave. It will turn slightly right and become Santiam Hwy SE.
  6. ⤴️ Turn right to merge onto I-5 S toward Eugene/Roseburg.
  7. 🚧 Follow I-5 S to Coburg Rd in Eugene. Take exit 2 from I-105 W.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Follow the signs for I-5 S and I-105 W to stay on the correct route.
  • ⚠️ Pay attention to the exits and signs to ensure you don't miss the necessary turns.
  • 📶 It's always a good idea to have a reliable navigation system or map app to assist you during the journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip, especially if your vehicle has low fuel efficiency.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules, maintain a safe driving speed, and be aware of other drivers on the road.
  • 🌆 Enjoy the scenic drive between Albany and Eugene as you pass through the beautiful Oregon landscape.
  • 📍 Upon reaching Eugene, use the left lane to merge onto Coburg Rd and continue following the signs to your destination.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.38 mi
00h 48m
Flight
40.39 mi
65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.39 mi
Kilometers
65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.42 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Eugene
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
22.2 mi
00h 24m
To Eugene
22.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn slight 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 onto Purple Heart Trail

    38.7 mi · 45 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road

    670 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon

    1758 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Coburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

    51 m · 6 sec · Broadway Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street

    122 m · 21 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
38.7 mi · 87%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.11 mi · 2%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi · 2%
Coburg Road
0.77 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

38.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
00h 24m from Albany
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Albany and Light Rain near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Albany and 22.2 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Albany and Light Rain near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halsey, 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 Halsey.

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 40.39 mi (65 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.55
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.77 $15.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.99 $19.99

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 Eugene. The current time is 19:01:31.

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.