How far is Albany, OR from Three Rivers, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Three Rivers, OR is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Three Rivers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Three Rivers.
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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
12.4 mi · 19 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
13.6 mi · 16 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Vandevert Road
1 mi · 2 min · Vandevert Road
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Turn left onto South Century Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Century Drive
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Continue on South Century Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Century Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Century Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Three Rivers.
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
Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Three Rivers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Three Rivers?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Albany and 72.3 miles from Three Rivers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.25 one way or $50.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Three Rivers.
Stop Ideas Near Idanha
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 Idanha.
Sisters, OR
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Three Rivers. Straight-line distance: 98.73 mi (158.89 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 Three Rivers
Three Rivers is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8201200, -121.4691900 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Rivers (-121.46919, 43.82012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.39 | $56.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.47 | $64.93 |
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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