Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Albany, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 28m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Grants Pass, OR

Wikimedia Commons

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This straightforward 180-mile journey from Grants Pass, Oregon, to Albany, Oregon, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. The route is predominantly highway, with 97% of the drive utilizing major roadways, making it an efficient trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this drive. Given its manageable length and highway focus, it’s perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90 miles from Grants Pass, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
OR 99	175 mi	3h 24m
Santiam Highway Southeast	1.2 mi	2m
Northeast 7th Street	0.8 mi	1m
1st Avenue East	0.7 mi	1m
Southwest 4th Street	0.7 mi	1m
Main Street Southeast	0.4 mi	1m
Pacific Boulevard Southeast	0.4 mi	<1m
Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: OR 99 — 175 mi, about 3h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Albany, OR.

Start on Southwest H Street

196 ft · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 4th Street

Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Northwest Savage Street

Continue on Northeast Savage Street

504 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street

Turn left onto OR 99

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit onto OR 99

175 mi · 3 hr 24 min · OR 99

Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

Turn right onto US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

Merge onto US 20; OR 99E

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Main Street Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

228 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

130 ft · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast

Continue on Main Street Southeast

491 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

Turn left onto US 20

283 ft · 14 sec · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

21 ft · 0 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue Southwest

Trip Plan

This 180-mile trip is easily manageable as a single-day drive, so you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best. With a duration of about 3 hours and 35 minutes, you can comfortably complete it before lunch or in the late afternoon. Plan for one primary stop to refuel and stretch your legs, as the longest stretch on OR 99 is 175 miles. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge will be important, especially if you depart with a less-than-full tank, given the limited opportunities for services on the longest highway segment.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 90 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175 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 40 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Grants Pass, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Grants Pass, OR

This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Grants Pass, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on OR 99 for about 175 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sutherlin, OR

90 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

Myrtle Creek, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Grants Pass, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before OR 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 180

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.2 mi

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 141.4

Springfield, Oregon

+18663003827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 141.4

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 141.4

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

+15414793351

Visit website

Douglas County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.3

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419577007

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 180 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Northwest Savage Street

Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

Navigation decision point

177 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

Take the exit onto Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1 toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

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

Toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

179.1 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | Main Street Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

179.2 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

180 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | 2nd Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.86 one way

$71.72 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$37.95	$75.90
premium	$5.59	$39.62	$79.24
diesel	$5.61	$39.74	$79.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54	$18.90	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.20	$11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Grants Pass, OR

Evening in Grants Pass on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, OR

Evening in Albany on Saturday

Local time

7:46 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

3h 35m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 180-mile trip, with 97% of your travel on main roads like OR 99 and Santiam Highway Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 175 miles on OR 99, meaning you can settle in and cover significant ground without frequent interruptions. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, offering a direct path between your starting point and destination.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 175 mi on OR 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Santiam Highway Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Savage Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Albany, OR is easy. At 3h 35m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 177 miles (Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.1 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 180 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 175 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Grants Pass, OR or browse trips ending in Albany, OR.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OR road trips.

Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Albany, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Vault 244

Vault 244

The Squeaky Cork

Sybaris Bistro

Loafers Station

The Barn at Hickory Station

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

Roger's Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

bp pulse Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Glass Forge Gallery & Studio LLC

Historic Carousel & Museum

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

Riverside Park

Reinhart Volunteer Park

Tussing Park

Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel

Douglas County Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grants Pass, OR

Albany, OR

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 35m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From Albany, OR

More from Grants Pass, OR

More trips to Albany, OR