How far is Albany, OR from Jefferson, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
9.18 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.41 mi
11.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.41 mi
Kilometers
11.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.78 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 10:37 AM PDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, May 2, 10:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-02T10:21
Arrive Jefferson
Sat, May 2, 10:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Millersburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
4.6 mi
00h 07m
To Jefferson
4.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast

    69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: South Jefferson

    2311 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway

    575 ft · 17 sec · Old Pacific Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1604 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
4.23 mi · 46%
Jefferson Highway
1.92 mi · 21%
Salem Avenue Southeast
1.33 mi · 15%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 7%
OR 164
0.44 mi · 5%
South 2nd Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Take the exit straight

4.12 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
00h 07m from Albany
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Albany and 4.6 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

6 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

20 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

28 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

54 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.93 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Jefferson

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

Population3,386
Coordinates44.7195700, -123.0103700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.71 $3.42
Premium $5.57 $1.78 $3.56
Diesel $6.37 $2.04 $4.07

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Jefferson. The current time is 10:21:29.

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.