How far is Fairview, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Fairview, OR to Albany, OR is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.33 mi
03h 30m
Flight
109.27 mi
175.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.27 mi
Kilometers
175.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.33 mi
Kilometers
270.9 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM PDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-19T04:33
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Fairview
80.5 mi
01h 45m
To Albany
87.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Road

    1133 ft · 35 sec · Fairview Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane

    8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane

    8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road

    10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road

    11.4 mi · 22 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lookingglass Road

    1324 ft · 27 sec · Lookingglass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lookingglass Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Lookingglass Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Harvard Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Harvard Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    970 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    108.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  17. 17

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

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
109 mi · 65%
Coos Bay Wagon Road
14.3 mi · 9%
Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Lone Pine Lane
8.26 mi · 5%
Sitkum Lane
8.04 mi · 5%
Lookingglass Road
6.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

109 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
01h 45m from Fairview
Leave By
10:00 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fairview and Light Rain Likely near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Fairview and 87.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 10:00 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Albany. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.86 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,450
Coordinates43.2167800, -124.0737100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview Road (-124.073711, 43.216678)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.41 $58.82
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.71 $63.42
Premium $5.57 $33.06 $66.12
Diesel $6.37 $37.81 $75.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Albany. The current time is 04:33:58.

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.