Origin
Corvallis, OR
Late night in Corvallis on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corvallis, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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This 80.9-mile drive from Corvallis, OR to Beaverton, OR will take you about 1 hour and 41 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfectly suited for a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route is an economical option. You'll primarily be on I-5 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, making it a convenient option for getting between these two Pacific Coast locations. Given the short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 80.9-mile journey, with 84% of the drive on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 63.6 miles on I-5, so be prepared for a significant period of steady driving. While this route predominantly utilizes fast-paced highways like I-5 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, it begins with the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, offering a slight change of pace before merging onto the main arteries. The overall feel is efficient travel across Oregon's landscape.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (Southwest Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 63.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Beaverton, OR.
Start on US 20; OR 99W
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
Turn slight right onto OR 34
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto OR 217
Take the exit
Turn left onto OR 10
Continue on OR 10
Arrive at destination
For this efficient 1 hour and 41-minute drive, consider leaving Corvallis in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic as you approach the Portland metropolitan area. Since the longest stretch is 63.6 miles on I-5, plan for a brief stop around the halfway point if you prefer to break up the driving. With a low fuel cost estimate of $16, you won't need to worry much about budget. Keep an eye out for lane changes as you transition between I-5 and the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway; this is a common point where drivers might miss their intended exit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Corvallis, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corvallis, OR
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Corvallis, OR · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
The final approach into Beaverton, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.12 one way
$32.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Corvallis on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Beaverton on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Light Rain
43°F
Salem, OR
40 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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