How far is Albany, OR from Milton-Freewater, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Milton-Freewater, OR is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Milton-Freewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Milton-Freewater.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Avenue Southeast
69 m · 4 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
133 m · 18 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
76 m · 5 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
623 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Take the exit straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
43.1 mi · 47 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
1496 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Oregon-Washington Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Court Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Court Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Oregon-Washington Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on Oregon-Washington Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Milton-Freewater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Milton-Freewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Milton-Freewater?
The road trip is about 307.3 miles (494.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Albany and 153.9 miles from Milton-Freewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.67 one way or $107.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Albany and Partly Sunny near Milton-Freewater.
Stop Ideas Near The Dalles
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 The Dalles.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Milton-Freewater. Straight-line distance: 246.18 mi (396.19 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 Milton-Freewater
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.9326300, -118.3877400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton-Freewater (-118.38774, 45.93263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.86 | $115.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $60.34 | $120.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $69.01 | $138.01 |
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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