How far is Ashland, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Ashland, OR to Albany, OR is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Albany.
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Start on Lithia Way
2690 ft · 2 min · Lithia Way
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
3091 ft · 1 min · South Valley View Road
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Take the ramp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
213.6 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
86 m · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
214 mi · 04h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ashland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Albany?
The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Ashland and 110.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.47 one way or $76.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashland and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Albany. Straight-line distance: 169.89 mi (273.41 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.48 | $82.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.46 | $98.93 |
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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