How far is Myrtle Creek, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Myrtle Creek, OR to Albany, OR is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.18 mi
02h 11m
Flight
112.07 mi
180.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.07 mi
Kilometers
180.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.18 mi
Kilometers
207.9 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 4:48 PM PDT
Return by in Myrtle Creek
Tue, May 5, 7:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Creek
2026-05-05T14:37
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 4:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Creek
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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Myrtle Creek
64.4 mi
01h 05m
To Albany
64.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Creek and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Creek Connection #3

    635 ft · 11 sec · Myrtle Creek Connection #3

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    871 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    124.6 mi · 2 hr 25 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 Myrtle Creek 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Myrtle Creek Connection #3
125 mi · 97%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.22 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.91 mi · 1%
1st Avenue East
0.69 mi · 1%
Main Street Southeast
0.4 mi
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Myrtle Creek Connection #3

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 05m from Myrtle Creek
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek to Albany?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Myrtle Creek and 64.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Myrtle Creek and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Creek and Albany. Straight-line distance: 112.07 mi (180.36 km).

Myrtle Creek

#1 Myrtle Creek

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,486
Coordinates43.0201200, -123.2931200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-123.293739, 43.020421)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $22.58
Round trip
$45.15
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.58 $45.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.34 $48.68
Premium $5.57 $25.38 $50.76
Diesel $6.37 $29.03 $58.06

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Creek and Albany. The current time is 14:37:08.

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.