Trip from Corvallis, OR to King City, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 5, Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, Southwest 124th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Corvallis, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Corvallis, OR to King City, OR?

The route from Corvallis, OR to King City, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

75.4 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Corvallis, OR to King City, OR covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, Southwest 124th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.02 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.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Corvallis, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 75.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.8 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 68.5 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Madison Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest 5th Street

Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 5

Take the exit onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 286 Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Boones Ferry Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Boones Ferry Road

68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | Southwest Elligsen Road

Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	57.8 mi	1h 7m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway	9.7 mi	13m
Southwest 124th Avenue	3.1 mi	5m
Southwest Pacific Highway	0.8 mi	1m
Basalt Creek Parkway	0.7 mi	1m
Southwest Day Street	0.6 mi	<1m
Northwest Van Buren Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 57.8 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 20; OR 99W

354 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 4th Street

Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

298 ft · 10 sec · Southwest Madison Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Southwest 5th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue

Turn slight right onto OR 34

9.7 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 5

57 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto I 5

0.3 mi · 27 sec · I 5

Exit 286 Toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

158 ft · 9 sec · I 5

Toward Boones Ferry Road Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto OR 99W

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Southwest Fischer Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southwest Fischer Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Southwest 124th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest King Charles Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southwest King Charles Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest King George Drive

89 ft · 3 sec · Southwest King George Drive

Arrive at destination

Southwest King George Drive

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 48m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

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 75.4 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Corvallis, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 57.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Corvallis, OR · 48m into the drive

seat of Marion County, and capital of Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, OR

38 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

Albany, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turner, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in King City, OR

The final approach into King City, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Laughing Planet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corvallis, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15412864048

Visit website

del Alma Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corvallis, Oregon

0.3 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.5 mi

Laughing Planet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15412864048

Visit website

del Alma Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417532222

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.8

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Corvallis Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+15419296230

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.1

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Wildcat Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15417666918

Visit website

Snyder Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70

Sherwood, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15036255722

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53.8

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.02 one way

$30.04 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$15.90	$31.79
premium	$5.59	$16.60	$33.19
diesel	$5.61	$16.65	$33.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.6	$7.92	$3.62
Efficient EV	18.9	$6.60	$3.02
EV Truck/SUV	30.2	$10.56	$4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Corvallis, OR

Evening in Corvallis on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

King City, OR

Evening in King City on Thursday

Local time

7:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Salem, OR

38 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

4 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

1h 37m 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 Corvallis, OR to King City, OR covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, Southwest 124th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.7 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 $15.02 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.