Origin
Altamont, OR
Late night in Altamont on Wednesday
Local time
3:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
218.2 mi
351 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altamont, OR
Maximilian Ruther
Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, I 5, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.3 miles on The Dalles-California Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.1 miles from Altamont, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 miles in near OR 58 / State Highway 58.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (OR 58 / State Highway 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.7 miles (OR 58): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
81.9 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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OR 58 / State Highway 58
Take the exit onto OR 58 / State Highway 58 toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
4
136.7 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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OR 58
Turn right onto OR 58
Navigation decision point
6
167.7 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
5
207.3 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
5
218.1 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
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US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
Eugene
81.9 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via OR 58
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | 77.3 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 5 | 39.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 58 | 38.1 mi | 52m |
| OR 58 | 23.8 mi | 32m |
| Williamette Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Highway 58 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Crater Lake Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on US 97 Business; OR 39
110 ft
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8 sec
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Crater Lake Parkway
2
Continue on US 97 Business; OR 39
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Crater Lake Parkway
3
Continue on US 97
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
4
Take the exit onto OR 58
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
5
Continue on OR 58
12 mi
·
16 min
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Williamette Highway
6
Continue on OR 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
7
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi
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5 min
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Highway 58
8
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi
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57 sec
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State Highway 58
9
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Westfir-Oakridge Road
10
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Westfir Road
11
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
12
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
13
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
15
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
39 mi
·
45 min
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I 5; OR 99
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
17
Turn left onto OR 34
9.8 mi
·
13 min
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Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
18
Continue on Northwest Harrison Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Harrison Boulevard
19
Turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Northwest 2nd Street
20
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Northwest Jackson Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
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15 sec
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Northwest 4th Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 20; OR 99W
Trip Plan
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 109.1 miles from Altamont, OR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.1 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corvallis, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altamont, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Altamont, OR
This is one driving day of about 218.2 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Altamont, 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 The Dalles-California Highway for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.1 mi from Altamont, OR · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.1 miles from Altamont, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 miles.
Arriving in Corvallis, OR
The final approach into Corvallis, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corvallis, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.47 one way
$86.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.18 | $96.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.91 | $10.47 |
| Efficient EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.96 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Corvallis on Wednesday
Local time
3:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 2 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
109 mi in
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
9 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, I 5, State Highway 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.1 miles from Altamont, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles (OR 58 / State Highway 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.7 miles (OR 58): Navigation decision point; at 167.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Altamont, OR to Corvallis, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
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