Origin
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Salem, 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
37m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Salem, OR
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Trip Overview
This quick 25.7-mile drive from Albany to Salem, Oregon, is easily manageable in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. The route primarily follows OR 99E, with some time on Mission Street Southeast and Salem Avenue Southeast. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, this journey through the Pacific Coast region is a straightforward local transit. You won't need to break this up with an overnight stay, and its short distance offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99E | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| Mission Street Southeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Santiam Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Church Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pringle Parkway Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 19.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Salem, 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 Salem Avenue Southeast
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
4
Continue on Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
436 ft
·
17 sec
·
Albany Avenue
6
Turn left onto OR 99E
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
7
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
8
Take the exit onto OR 99E
19 mi
·
23 min
·
OR 99E
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
10
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Street Southeast
12
Turn slight right onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
OR 22; OR 99E Bus
Toward OR 22
13
Take the exit onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bellevue Street Southeast
14
Continue on OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pringle Parkway Southeast
15
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Church Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northeast
17
Turn left onto Marion Street Northeast
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marion Street Northeast
18
Turn left onto High Street Northeast
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street Northeast
19
Arrive at destination
High Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 25.2 — 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
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
5
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus / North Santiam Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Church Street Southeast
Turn right onto Church Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Salem, OR
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 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
37m 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 for this 25.7-mile journey. Only about 50% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll navigate more local streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 19.4 miles along OR 99E, so there are opportunities for navigation adjustments. This drive feels like a typical local commute, transitioning from one town to another with a mix of road types.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on OR 99E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Salem Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, OR to Salem, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
21.8 mi in
|
~28m
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 Salem, OR
Full guide →Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Salem was established in the early 1800s as a farming community. The town grew during the years of the California gold rush. Salem became the capital of Oregon in 1851 after it was moved from Oregon City. The capital was then briefly moved to Corvallis in 1855, but in that same year was permanently moved back to Salem. The first two Oregon State Capitol buildings tragically burned down. The third and current building was completed in 1938, complete with its distinctive gold-plated pioneer statue, the "Gold Man," perched atop. Besides being the seat of state government, Salem is also a major agricultural center in one of the most fertile regions in the world.
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 37m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on OR 99E. 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 0.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (OR 99E / Pacific Boulevard Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, 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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