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Trip from Corvallis, OR to Stayton, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

37.1 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

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 Oregon, USA

Stayton, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Corvallis, OR to Stayton, OR covers 37.1 miles and takes about 55m 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, Stayton Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 9.9 mi 11m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 9.7 mi 13m
Stayton Road Southeast 7.1 mi 10m
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast 3.5 mi 5m
Jefferson Highway 1.9 mi 2m
West Washington Street 1.3 mi 3m
Marion Road Southeast 1.1 mi 1m
South 2nd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 9.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Stayton, 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

9.9 mi · 11 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward OR 164: South Jefferson
9

Turn left onto OR 164

1.9 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway
10

Continue on OR 164

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Old Pacific Highway
11

Continue on OR 164

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 2nd Street
12

Turn right onto CR 35

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North Avenue
13

Continue on CR 35

3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
14

Continue on CR 35

1.1 mi · 1 min · Marion Road Southeast
15

Turn right onto CR 87

7.1 mi · 10 min · Stayton Road Southeast
16

Continue on CR 32

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Washington Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aumsville, OR

19 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

Sublimity, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest Madison Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
4
20.9 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward OR 164: South Jefferson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward OR 164: South Jefferson
4
23.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | CR 35 / North Avenue

Turn right onto CR 35 / North Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.39 one way

$14.78 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $7.82 $15.64
premium $5.59 $8.17 $16.33
diesel $5.61 $8.19 $16.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

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

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.90 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Afternoon in Corvallis on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stayton, OR

Afternoon in Stayton on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

37.1 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

459 ft 215 ft

Total Climb

314 ft

Total Descent

83 ft

Highest Point

459 ft

~37.1 mi in

Elevation Range

245 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stayton, OR before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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