Origin
West Slope, OR
Late night in West Slope on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Slope, 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 26m
Distance
67.7 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
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.
West Slope, OR
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Albany, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from West Slope to Albany, you are looking at a straightforward 67.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you will find the climate and general environment remains consistent throughout the drive. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over leisure, making it a functional choice for commuters or those heading south for business or errands.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Canyon Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| OR 99E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Albany Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Slope, OR and Albany, OR.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canyon Road
3
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward OR 217 South
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto OR 217
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 5
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
8
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
10
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
11
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
12
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
13
Turn left onto US 20
283 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
14
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
15
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from West Slope, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — 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 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
At end of road, turn right onto OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward OR 217 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OR 217 South
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
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 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $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.
Destination
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
1:00 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
1 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 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 very highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Southwest Canyon Road, and the primary artery of I-5. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a long, 57.4-mile uninterrupted stretch on I-5, which defines the rhythm of the drive. While the transition from local roads to the interstate is swift, the character of the road remains consistent once you settle into your lane. It is a no-nonsense, utilitarian drive that favors getting you to your destination quickly rather than offering winding, technical terrain.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road.
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 67.7 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: near the start (OR 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 67.7 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 5. 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 8 / Southwest Canyon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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