How far is Albany, OR from Myrtle Creek, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Myrtle Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Myrtle Creek.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
124.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Myrtle Creek
156 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3
1252 ft · 21 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 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 Myrtle Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santiam Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Myrtle Creek?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Albany and 64.2 miles from Myrtle Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Myrtle Creek. Straight-line distance: 112.07 mi (180.36 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 Myrtle Creek
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 43.0201200, -123.2931200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Myrtle Creek (-123.29312, 43.02012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
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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