How far is Albany, OR from Winston, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Winston, OR is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.3 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.73 mi
170.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.73 mi
Kilometers
170.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.3 mi
Kilometers
191.99 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston
Tue, May 5, 5:38 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 8:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T15:16
Arrive Winston
Tue, May 5, 5:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
59.7 mi
01h 11m
To Winston
59.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Winston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Winston.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast

    2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

    724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay

    1968 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2582 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Winston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santiam Highway Southeast
114 mi · 96%
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
2.66 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.68 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi
Santiam Road Southeast
0.41 mi
OR 99 South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Santiam Highway Southeast

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 11m from Albany
Leave By
1:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Winston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Winston?

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 59.7 miles from Albany and 59.7 miles from Winston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Winston.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Winston. Straight-line distance: 105.73 mi (170.15 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Winston

#2 Winston

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,541
Coordinates43.1223400, -123.4125700
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Winston (-123.41257, 43.12234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.69
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.84 $41.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $5.57 $23.43 $46.87
Diesel $6.37 $26.80 $53.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Winston. The current time is 15:16:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.