How far is Creswell, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Creswell, OR to Albany, OR is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
49.82 mi
80.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM PDT
Return by in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creswell
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creswell
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
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Creswell
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To Albany
28 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oregon Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Oregon Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Cloverdale Road

    136 m · 12 sec · East Cloverdale Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

    1230 ft · 30 sec · Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    86 m · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1
50.5 mi · 92%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.22 mi · 2%
1st Avenue East
0.69 mi · 1%
West Oregon Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Main Street Southeast
0.4 mi · 1%
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway #222AF - Creswell Connection #1

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
00h 30m from Creswell
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Creswell and Light Rain near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Creswell and 28 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Creswell and Light Rain near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creswell and Albany. Straight-line distance: 49.82 mi (80.17 km).

Creswell

#1 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: West Oregon Avenue (-123.024525, 43.917867)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.21
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.60 $19.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.37 $12.35 $24.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Creswell and Albany. The current time is 23:00:45.

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.