How far is Albany, OR from Independence, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Independence, OR is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.68 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.35 mi
24.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.35 mi
Kilometers
24.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Tue, May 5, 3:03 AM PDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 3:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T02:33
Arrive Independence
Tue, May 5, 3:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Adair Village
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Independence
9.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Corvallis Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monmouth Street

    571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis Road
9.54 mi · 51%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 41%
Northwest Independence Highway
0.62 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Albany-Corvallis Highway
0.35 mi · 2%
Monmouth Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corvallis Road

Continue on Corvallis Road

9.54 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adair Village
00h 15m from Albany
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adair Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Albany and 9.3 miles from Independence.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Adair Village

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

33 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Toledo, Oregon

58 mi away
1805 NW Highway 20

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Independence. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.71 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.52 $7.05
Premium $5.57 $3.67 $7.35
Diesel $6.37 $4.20 $8.40

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Independence. The current time is 02:33:03.

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.