How far is Hood River, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Hood River, OR to Albany, OR is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hood River and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hood River and Albany.
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Start on Park Street
136 m · 19 sec · Park Street
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Continue on 9th Street
676 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2005 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1267 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Portland
1178 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
54.2 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Hood River and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hood River and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hood River to Albany?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Milwaukie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Hood River and 65.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hood River and Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milwaukie.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hood River and Albany. Straight-line distance: 106.82 mi (171.91 km).
#1 Hood River
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.7054000, -121.5214600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
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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