Origin
Albany, OR
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
Albany to Corvallis is 10.9 miles and takes about 17m via Albany-Corvallis Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey connects two points within Oregon's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local travel. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is defined by its 'turn-heavy' local drive profile. You won't encounter any interstate highway driving, with 0% of the journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9.8 miles along the Albany-Corvallis Highway. The roads will involve navigating through local streets like Northeast 2nd Street and Northwest 2nd Street, requiring constant attention to turns and intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany-Corvallis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Northwest Jackson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Northwest Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Jackson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lyon Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Albany-Corvallis Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto US 20
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
3
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
4
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
6
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 20; OR 99W
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 10.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albany-Corvallis Highway, Northeast 2nd Street, Northwest 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Albany, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Northwest Jackson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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