Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Monmouth, OR
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The drive from Albany, OR to Monmouth, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Springhill Drive, South Pacific Highway West, Suver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Northwest Springhill Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Independence Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Monmouth, OR.
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
Continue on Corvallis Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Turn right onto OR 99W
Continue on OR 99W
Turn left onto OR 194
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Suver Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OR 194 / Main Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| premium | $5.44 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Monmouth on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
19.9 mi in 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
285 ft
~17 mi in
Elevation Range
96 ft
Founded 1846
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.
Top landmarks
Founded 1859
Monmouth is a small city in the Willamette Valley Region of Oregon. The population is about 11,000 (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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