Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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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Aurora, OR
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The drive from Corvallis, OR to Aurora, OR covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, Ehlen Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 50.3 mi | 59m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Aurora, 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 onto I 5
Turn right onto CR 96
Turn slight right onto Main Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E / Pacific Highway East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$12.75 one way
$25.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
43°F
Salem, OR
32 mi in
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.
64 mi in 1h 20m, mostly highway — 50.3 mi of that is on I 5.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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