Origin
Corvallis, OR
Evening in Corvallis on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corvallis, OR to Stafford, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Stafford, OR
Martin Dalsgaard
Trip Overview
This 71.8-mile drive from Corvallis, Oregon, to Stafford, Oregon, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-5, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this short journey offers a straightforward connection between two points within the Pacific Coast region. Given its manageable length and straightforward nature, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-based, with 80% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.8 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While much of the drive is on I-5, you'll also navigate sections of Corvallis-Lebanon Highway and Southwest Stafford Road, providing some variation in the driving experience as you transition between these road types. This mix means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more localized road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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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
8
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Elligsen Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Elligsen Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 57.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Southwest Stafford Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Elligsen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Madison Avenue | <0.1 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 Stafford, OR.
1
Start on US 20; OR 99W
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
298 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest 5th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto OR 34
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
212 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5
Toward Elligsen Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Southwest Elligsen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Elligsen Road
Use the straight lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest 65th Avenue
195 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest 65th Avenue
12
Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Stafford Road
13
Turn left
22 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 30-minute drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic if you're traveling on a weekday. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily pause for fuel or a quick break whenever needed, particularly before embarking on the 57.8-mile stretch on I-5. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel strategy for this route.
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 35.9 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 46m 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 46m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stafford, 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 71.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 35.9 mi from Corvallis, OR · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stafford, OR
The final approach into Stafford, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.30 one way
$28.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 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 | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stafford, OR
Evening in Stafford on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Turner, OR
36 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
6 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 30m 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 Stafford, OR covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 Stafford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $14.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Southwest Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Corvallis, OR to Stafford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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