Origin
Lafayette, OR
Late night in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, 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
1h 11m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, OR
Gian Tripodoro
Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
This 49.8-mile drive from Lafayette, OR to Albany, OR takes approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a 0% highway share, and the estimated fuel cost is around $10. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, so expect to be actively steering for much of the journey. Since it's a short and straightforward trip within the Pacific Coast region, you won't need an overnight stay. Consider this a simple, direct connection between two points in Oregon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway West | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Avenue North | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway West
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto North Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Madison Street
3
Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
4
Turn right onto OR 233
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
5
Continue on OR 233
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pacific Highway West
7
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Trade Street
8
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OR 99W
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
15
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Suver Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis Road
17
Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Independence Highway
18
Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
20
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
21
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Lafayette, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OR 99W / Pacific Highway West
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99W / Pacific Highway West
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Corvallis Road
Turn right onto Corvallis Road
Navigation decision point
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.92 one way
$19.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
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
4 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
1h 11m 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 entire 49.8-mile stretch. With no highway driving involved, you'll be on roads like Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, and Northwest Springhill Drive for the duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on Pacific Highway West. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your course rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. The character of the road will remain consistent as a local route throughout the drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 10.3 miles in near OR 99W / Pacific Highway West.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Highway West): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.5 miles (Suver Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 13.3 miles on Pacific Highway West. 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 10.3 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Highway West): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.5 miles (Suver Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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