Origin
Independence, OR
Night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, OR to Albany, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Independence and Albany, Oregon, this quick 18.6-mile trek is an easy way to move between two Pacific Coast region towns. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the distance is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. This drive offers a straightforward, efficient path that works well for locals or travelers looking to navigate the area quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Northwest Independence Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Monmouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corvallis Road
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto OR 51
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Monmouth Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on Corvallis Road
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Corvallis Road
5
Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Independence Highway
6
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
8
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
9
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Turn left onto OR 51 / Monmouth Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Northwest Springhill Drive
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
Navigation decision point
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
2nd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Albany, OR
Night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
14 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
30m 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 keeps you engaged rather than lulled by interstate monotony. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on Northwest Independence Highway, Northwest Springhill Drive, and Corvallis Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 9.5 miles along Corvallis Road, which provides a bit of consistency amidst the otherwise winding local roads. Navigating these smaller routes requires more focus than a typical freeway cruise, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between these Oregon communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Corvallis Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near OR 51 / Monmouth Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 51 / Monmouth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Northwest Springhill Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Corvallis Road. 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: near the start (OR 51 / Monmouth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Northwest Springhill Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, 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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