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Trip from Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 44m

Distance

237.1 mi

382 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Corvallis, OR

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city in Curry County, Oregon, United States

Brookings, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR covers 237.1 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southwest 3rd Street, Highway 99, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.23 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

118.5 miles from Corvallis, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 237.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southwest 3rd Street
Highway 99
North 5th Street
South 5th Street
Territorial Highway
Territorial Road
Highway 36
Poodle Creek Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southwest 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Brookings, OR.

1

Start on Southwest 4th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street
2

Merge slight left onto Southwest 3rd Street

3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest 3rd Street
3

Continue on State Highway 99

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 99
4

Continue on North 5th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street
5

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
6

Continue on Territorial Highway

6.6 mi · 9 min · Territorial Highway
7

Continue on Territorial Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Territorial Road
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 36

8.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 36
9

Turn left onto Poodle Creek Road

6.8 mi · 11 min · Poodle Creek Road
10

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 126

26 mi · 36 min · Highway 126
11

Turn left onto Highway 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126
12

Merge slight right onto Oregon Coast Highway

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway
13

Continue on Winchester Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue
14

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway
15

Continue on Sherman Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sherman Avenue
16

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
17

Continue on Tremont Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tremont Avenue
18

Continue on North Bayshore Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Bayshore Drive
19

Continue on North Broadway

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
20

Continue on Evans Boulevard

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard
21

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

358 ft · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
22

Continue on Newport Lane

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Newport Lane
23

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

22 mi · 31 min · Oregon Coast Highway
24

Continue on 2nd Street Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street Southeast
25

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

25 mi · 35 min · Oregon Coast Highway
26

Continue on Oregon Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Street
27

Turn slight left onto 6th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · 6th Street
28

Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway

26 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
29

Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
30

Continue on Ellensburg Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · Ellensburg Avenue
31

Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

26 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
32

Continue on Chetco Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
33

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

75 ft · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue
34

Arrive at your destination

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 118.5 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

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 52 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.5 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookings, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Corvallis, 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 Corvallis, OR

This is one driving day of about 237.1 miles and 5h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Corvallis, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.5 mi from Corvallis, OR · 2h 52m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Coos Bay, OR

119 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

Junction City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coos Bay, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.5 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brookings, OR

The final approach into Brookings, 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 Brookings, 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

$47.23 one way

$94.47 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $49.99 $99.97
premium $5.59 $52.19 $104.38
diesel $5.61 $52.35 $104.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.1 0 $24.90 $11.38
Efficient EV 59.3 0 $20.75 $9.48
EV Truck/SUV 94.8 1 $33.19 $15.17

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Corvallis, OR

Evening in Corvallis on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookings, OR

Evening in Brookings on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°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

11 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

5h 44m 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 Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR covers 237.1 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 3rd Street, Highway 99, North 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.5 miles from Corvallis, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.23 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 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corvallis, OR to Brookings, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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