Origin
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Corvallis, OR
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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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 37.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 9.9 miles.
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
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. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Corvallis, OR · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stayton, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stayton, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corvallis, OR to Stayton, OR covers 37.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, Stayton Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $7.39 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 is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Stayton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 215 ft to 459 ft elevation with about 314 ft of total climbing.
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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