How far is Junction City, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Junction City, OR to Albany, OR is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.24 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.24 mi
47.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM PDT
Return by in Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Junction City
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Junction City
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Albany
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Juniper Street

    18 m · 8 sec · Juniper Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    84 m · 13 sec · West 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ivy Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ivy Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 99E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

  5. 5

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1597 ft · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Boulevard Southwest

    3 mi · 5 min · Pacific Boulevard Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1027 ft · 30 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Junction City Highway
21.8 mi · 70%
Highway 99E
3.47 mi · 11%
Pacific Boulevard Southwest
2.98 mi · 10%
West 2nd Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Ivy Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Washington Street Southwest
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany-Junction City Highway

Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway

13.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
00h 21m from Junction City
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Junction City and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Albany?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Junction City and 15.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Junction City and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Albany. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.06 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,229
Coordinates44.2192900, -123.2056500
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Juniper Street (-123.205743, 44.219287)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $5.57 $6.12 $12.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.00 $14.01

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 Junction City and Albany. The current time is 00:31:33.

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.