How far is Baker City, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Baker City, OR to Albany, OR is about 372.4 miles (599.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and Albany.
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Start on 4th Street
2471 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp left
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
135.5 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
2037 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
155 m · 20 sec · Albany Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
5 m · 1 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 Baker City and Albany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baker City and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker City to Albany?
The road trip is about 372.4 miles (599.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Baker City and 186.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259 miles (416.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.06 one way or $130.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baker City and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
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Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and Albany. Straight-line distance: 259 mi (416.82 km).
#1 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| 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: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $65.06 | $130.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.14 | $140.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.14 | $146.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $83.65 | $167.30 |
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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