How far is Albany, OR from Junction City, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Junction City, OR is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.3 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.24 mi
47.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.38 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 Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM PDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM 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
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Junction City
15.7 mi
00h 24m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Junction City.

  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

    85 m · 15 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue West

    101 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    2792 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pacific Boulevard Southwest

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Pacific Boulevard Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  11. 11

    Continue on Ivy Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ivy Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    84 m · 10 sec · West 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Juniper Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juniper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
21.8 mi · 70%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 11%
Pacific Boulevard Southwest
3.27 mi · 10%
West 2nd Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Ivy Street
0.74 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

13.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
00h 24m from Albany
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Junction City?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 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 15.7 miles from Albany and 15.7 miles from Junction City.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Junction City. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Junction City

#2 Junction City

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,229
Coordinates44.2192900, -123.2056500
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Junction City (-123.20565, 44.21929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.00 $14.01

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 Junction City. The current time is 01:15:33.

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.