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Trip from Albany, OR to West Slope, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

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unincorporated suburb of Portland, in Washington County, Oregon, U.S.

West Slope, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Albany to West Slope, you are looking at a 67.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel will cover your expenses for the duration of the drive. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. Navigating this path requires a blend of local roads and highway segments, making it a straightforward trek for those comfortable with varied road types.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 99E 57.8 mi 1h 8m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
Southwest Canyon Road 1.4 mi 3m
Salem Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 3m
2nd Avenue Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
Albany-Junction City Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Albany Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Pacific Boulevard Southeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OR 99E — 57.8 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and West Slope, 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

58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · OR 99E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto OR 217

4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto OR 8

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left

130 ft · 9 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hayesville, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hayesville, OR

34 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 65.6 — 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

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | OR 99E

Take the exit onto OR 99E

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 292A Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.47 one way

$26.93 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $14.25 $28.50
premium $5.59 $14.88 $29.76
diesel $5.61 $14.93 $29.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.46 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Albany, OR

Night in Albany on Saturday

Local time

9:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Slope, OR

Night in West Slope on Saturday

Local time

9:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

1 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

1h 26m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend most of your time on OR 99E, which accounts for the longest single stretch of 57.8 miles. Highway driving makes up only 7% of the total distance, so prepare for a slower pace as you transition onto the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and eventually Southwest Canyon Road. The character of the road shifts noticeably as you leave the quieter stretches and enter the more populated areas near your destination. It is a technical drive that keeps you engaged through constant adjustments rather than long, high-speed intervals.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.8 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 10 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 67.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 West Slope, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Beaverton along the way.

Beaverton

60.1 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.8 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 2.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Slope, 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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