How far is Albany, OR from Shady Cove, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Shady Cove, OR is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Shady Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Shady Cove.
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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
134.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyonville, Days Creek
1321 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
767 ft · 17 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Tiller Trail Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tiller Trail Highway
41.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Indian Creek Road
40 m · 6 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Shady Cove.
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
134 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Shady Cove?
The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Albany and 94.4 miles from Shady Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Shady Cove. Straight-line distance: 140.74 mi (226.5 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 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Cove (-122.81254, 42.61068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.13 | $74.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
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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