Origin
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Dallas, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Dallas, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Pacific Coast region, the 28-mile journey from Albany to Dallas, Oregon, is a straightforward option. You can expect this trip to take approximately 41 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short distance, as the route is entirely local and avoids major highways. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience a significant change in geography or climate. It is a practical, low-commitment drive that gives you plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without the fatigue of a long haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacific Highway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Clow Corner Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Monmouth Cut Off | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Independence Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Pacific Highway West
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Dallas, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto US 20
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
3
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
4
Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Independence Highway
6
Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis Road
7
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Suver Road
8
Turn right onto OR 99W
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Clow Corner Road
267 ft
·
4 sec
·
Clow Corner Road
12
Continue on Clow Corner Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Clow Corner Road
13
Continue on Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
14
Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southeast Uglow Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto Southeast Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southeast Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
OR 223
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northwest Independence Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Clow Corner Road
Enter roundabout onto Clow Corner Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dallas, OR
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 28-mile stretch. You will navigate using Lyon Street South, the Albany-Corvallis Highway, and Northwest Springhill Drive to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more attentive experience behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway transit. The route requires active navigation through local roads, so stay alert for turns as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. It is a manageable drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network for the entire 41-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on South Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, OR
Full guide →Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles (111 km) south of Portland and 44 miles (71 km) north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
Arriving in Dallas, OR
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on South Pacific Highway West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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