How far is Tri-City, OR from Albany, OR?

The driving distance from Tri-City, OR to Albany, OR is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.04 mi
02h 16m
Flight
114.6 mi
184.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.6 mi
Kilometers
184.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.04 mi
Kilometers
212.5 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM PDT
Return by in Tri-City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tri-City
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tri-City
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 Tri-City
65.9 mi
01h 08m
To Albany
66.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Tri-City and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arrow Way

    1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indian Lane

    1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane

  3. 3

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

    43 m · 6 sec · Loop Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Loop Road

    147 m · 26 sec · Loop Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Weaver Road

    1401 ft · 25 sec · Weaver Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

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

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tri-City 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weaver Road
127 mi · 96%
North Old Pacific Highway
1.62 mi · 1%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.22 mi · 1%
1st Avenue East
0.69 mi · 1%
Main Street Southeast
0.4 mi
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Weaver Road

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 27m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 08m from Tri-City
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Tri-City 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 Tri-City to Albany?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 65.9 miles from Tri-City and 66.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.07 one way or $46.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Tri-City and Light Rain Likely 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 Tri-City and Albany. Straight-line distance: 114.6 mi (184.43 km).

Tri-City

#1 Tri-City

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

Population3,931
Coordinates42.9845600, -123.3117300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Arrow Way (-123.311693, 42.984089)
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $23.07
Round trip
$46.14
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.07 $46.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.88 $49.75
Premium $5.57 $25.94 $51.88
Diesel $6.37 $29.67 $59.33

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 Tri-City and Albany. The current time is 03:29:22.

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.