Origin
Silverton, OR
Morning in Silverton on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverton, OR to Corvallis, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverton, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
Silverton to Corvallis is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the area around Silverton to Corvallis. The drive is primarily on the interstate, making it a straightforward connection between these two Oregon cities. It's a short enough journey that you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your departure time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive, with 36% of the journey on the interstate. You'll experience a 17.1-mile stretch on I 5, which offers consistent speeds. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate local roads like Albany-Corvallis Highway and Silverton Road Northeast. These sections will likely involve lower speeds and more local traffic, offering a different driving feel compared to the freeway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast.
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 47.6 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 9.4 miles (CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast
Turn left onto CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
OR 99E
Take the exit onto OR 99E toward OR 99E: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward OR 99E: Albany
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Silverton Road Northeast | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Cordon Road Northeast | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kuebler Boulevard Southeast | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cordon Road Southeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| McClaine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 17.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on OR 213
496 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto OR 213
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McClaine Street
3
Continue on OR 213
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silverton Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto CR 97
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cordon Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cordon Road Southeast
6
Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 5; OR 99E
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
9
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
10
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
12
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
13
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
14
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
15
Turn right onto US 20
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
16
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 20; OR 99W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Silverton, OR · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Silverton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Corvallis, OR
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Salem, OR
24 mi in
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Silverton, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Albany-Corvallis Highway, Silverton Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Silverton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.48 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 47.6 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 9.4 miles (CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Silverton, OR to Corvallis, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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