The drive from Albany, OR to Roseburg, OR covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Santiam Highway Southeast, 2nd Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
107.6 mi
2h 4m
Santiam Highway Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
1m
Northeast Stephens Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Santiam Road Southeast
0.4 mi
1m
Northeast Winchester Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 4m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,305 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,690
Quietest
1 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Roseburg, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
222 ft·4 sec·Main Street Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
113 ft·2 sec·Main Street Southeast
4
Continue on Main Street Southeast
224 ft·4 sec·Main Street Southeast
5
Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·Santiam Road Southeast
6
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
0.1 mi·25 sec·Geary Street Southeast
7
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E
106 ft·2 sec·9th Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·16 sec·9th Avenue Southeast
9
Turn straight onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Santiam Highway Southeast
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
11
Merge onto I 5
108 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 5
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Roseburg
13
Turn left onto Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
0.5 mi·43 sec·Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi·30 sec·Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
15
Turn right onto OR 99
0.5 mi·48 sec·Northeast Stephens Street
16
Turn slight left onto Northeast Winchester Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·Northeast Winchester Street
17
Arrive at destination
Northeast Winchester Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseburg, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 110.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|Geary Street Southeast
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Roseburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Roseburg
6
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.71 one way
$43.42 round trip
$4.92/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.20
$22.94
$45.88
premium
$5.44
$23.97
$47.95
diesel
$5.60
$24.69
$49.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Albany, OR
Late night
in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 1:30AM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued August 29 at 8:50PM PDT until August 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Roseburg, OR
Late night
in Roseburg on Friday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 1:30AM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued August 29 at 8:50PM PDT until August 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
50°F
Cottage Grove, OR
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
112 mi in 2h 13m, mostly highway — 107.6 mi of that is on I 5.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Santiam Highway Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Main Street Southeast.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, OR to Roseburg, OR is easy. At 2h 13m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
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
•Albany Municipal Airport — airport in Oregon, United States of America
•Albany Monteith Historic District — historic district in Albany, Oregon, USA
•Hackleman Historic District — historic district in Albany, Oregon, USA
Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.
Top landmarks
•Mill–Pine Neighborhood Historic District — historic district in Roseburg, Oregon, USA
•Kohlhagen Building — commercial building in Roseburg, Oregon, United States
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roseburg, OR before heading back.
