Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
267.3 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
The drive from Hermiston, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 267.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1st Place, West Hermiston Avenue, Southwest 11th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.6 miles from Hermiston, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 267.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hermiston Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butter Creek Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Banfield Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hermiston, OR and Corvallis, OR.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto North 1st Place
Turn left onto West Hermiston Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 11th Street
Continue on Butter Creek Highway
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue on Banfield Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 4th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corvallis, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hermiston, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hermiston, OR
This is one driving day of about 267.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.6 mi from Hermiston, OR · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Hermiston, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Corvallis, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corvallis, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$52.10 one way
$104.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $56.18 | $112.35 |
| premium | $5.57 | $58.57 | $117.15 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $66.99 | $133.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.07 | $12.83 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.42 | $17.11 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hermiston on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Gresham, OR
134 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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