Origin
Astoria, OR
Late night in Astoria on Wednesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Astoria, OR to Corvallis, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
144.8 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
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6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Astoria, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 144.8 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nehalem Highway, South Pacific Highway West, Pacific Highway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Nehalem Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.4 miles from Astoria, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 144.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nehalem Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Exchange Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 (Exchange Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.7 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Exchange Street
Turn left onto Exchange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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14th Street
Turn right onto 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
73.7 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
74.1 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
100.2 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Southwest Baker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, OR and Corvallis, OR, road signs point toward Banks and Forest Grove.
Banks
64.5 mi in
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~1h 37m
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via OR 47
Forest Grove
64.5 mi in
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~1h 37m
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via OR 47
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nehalem Highway | 26.1 mi | 45m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 23.8 mi | 30m |
| Pacific Highway West | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 14 mi | 19m |
| Sunset Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Oregon Route 103 | 9 mi | 12m |
| OR 47 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Nehalem Highway
— 26.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Exchange Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Exchange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
358 ft
·
14 sec
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Jerome Avenue
5
Turn right onto 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
15th Street
6
Turn left onto Niagara Avenue
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
Niagara Avenue
7
Continue on 16th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
16th Street
8
Continue on Williamsport Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsport Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto OR 202
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
10
Continue on OR 202
26 mi
·
45 min
·
Nehalem Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto OR 103
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Oregon Route 103
12
Continue on OR 103
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Oregon Route 103
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunset Highway
14
Continue on US 26
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn straight onto OR 47
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
OR 47
Toward Banks, Forest Grove
16
Enter roundabout onto OR 47
178 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
17
Continue on OR 47
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
18
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
147 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
19
Continue on Northwest Highway 47
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northwest Highway 47
20
Turn right onto Northwest Sunset Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northwest Sunset Drive
21
Continue on Sunset Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Drive
22
At end of road, turn right onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
University Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto OR 8
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
25
Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn right onto OR 47
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
27
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
28
Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
29
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maple Street
30
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
31
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
32
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
34
Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
35
Continue on Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
36
Merge onto OR 99W
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast Pacific Highway West
37
Continue on OR 99W
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
38
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
39
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
41
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Trade Street
42
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
43
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
44
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
46
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
47
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on OR 99W
19 mi
·
23 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
49
Continue on OR 99W
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
50
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 72.4 miles from Astoria, OR, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Astoria, 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 Astoria, OR
This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Astoria, 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 Nehalem Highway for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.4 mi from Astoria, OR · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 72.4 miles from Astoria, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$28.85 one way
$57.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Corvallis, OR
Late night in Corvallis on Wednesday
Local time
5:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
3h 33m 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 Astoria, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 144.8 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nehalem Highway, South Pacific Highway West, Pacific Highway West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.4 miles from Astoria, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.85 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Exchange Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.7 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Astoria, OR and Corvallis, OR, road signs point toward Banks and Forest Grove.
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