How far is Albany, OR from Tri-City, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Tri-City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Tri-City.
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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
126 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Weaver Road
1875 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Road
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Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway
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Turn left onto Loop Road
110 m · 16 sec · Loop Road
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Continue on Loop Road
79 m · 12 sec · Loop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Lane
1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way
1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Tri-City.
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
126 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Albany and Light Rain near Tri-City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Tri-City?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 65.7 miles from Albany and 65.7 miles from Tri-City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Albany and Light Rain near Tri-City.
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 Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 114.6 mi (184.43 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 Tri-City
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
| Population | 3,931 |
| Coordinates | 42.9845600, -123.3117300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
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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