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Trip from Stayton, OR to Corvallis, OR

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

Drive Time

54m

Distance

33.6 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

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 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
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

Stayton, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Corvallis, OR

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Trip Overview

Stayton to Corvallis is 33.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Albany-Corvallis Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be navigating more frequent turns than long, straight stretches. With only a 54-minute estimated duration and no planned stops, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connector between these two Oregon towns.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While only 11% of the journey is on highways, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.8 miles along the Albany-Corvallis Highway. This indicates a mix of potentially faster highway segments and more winding, local road sections where you'll be making frequent turns. Be prepared for the road to change character as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albany-Corvallis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.

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 8.4 miles in near CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast.

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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (OR 164 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
13.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | OR 164 / North 2nd Street

At end of road, turn left onto OR 164 / North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
20.4 mi into trip | ~31m 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
20.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | Salem Avenue Southeast

At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
33.6 mi into trip | ~54m 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
Albany-Corvallis Highway 9.8 mi 14m
Stayton Road Southeast 7.1 mi 10m
I 5 3.8 mi 4m
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast 3.5 mi 5m
Jefferson Highway 2.2 mi 3m
Salem Avenue Southeast 1.3 mi 3m
West Washington Street 1.3 mi 3m
Marion Road Southeast 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Albany-Corvallis Highway — 9.8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Washington Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
2

Continue on CR 32

7.1 mi · 10 min · Stayton Road Southeast
3

At end of road, turn left onto CR 35

1.1 mi · 1 min · Marion Road Southeast
4

Continue on CR 35

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

Continue on CR 35

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Avenue
6

At end of road, turn left onto OR 164

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Street
7

Continue on OR 164

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Old Pacific Highway
8

Continue on OR 164

2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
10

Merge onto I 5; OR 99E

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 5; OR 99E
11

Take the exit onto OR 99E

0.4 mi · 38 sec · OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
12

Turn right onto Albany Avenue

508 ft · 19 sec · Albany Avenue
13

At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast

1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
14

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

15 ft · 0 sec · Main Street Southeast
15

Continue on Main Street Southeast

491 ft · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
16

Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
17

Turn right onto US 20

154 ft · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
18

Continue on US 20

9.8 mi · 14 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
19

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
20

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street
21

Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northwest Jackson Avenue
22

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W

410 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 4th Street
23

Arrive at destination

US 20; OR 99W

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Stayton, OR · 27m into the drive

seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, OR

17 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, OR to Corvallis, OR

10.9 mi · 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Philomath, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Stayton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Corvallis, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Corvallis, 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

$6.69 one way

$13.39 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $7.08 $14.17
premium $5.59 $7.40 $14.79
diesel $5.61 $7.42 $14.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Stayton, OR

Morning in Stayton on Saturday

Local time

9:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corvallis, OR

Morning in Corvallis on Saturday

Local time

9:46 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Albany, OR

17 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

24 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

54m 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 Stayton, OR to Corvallis, OR covers 33.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Albany-Corvallis Highway, Stayton Road Southeast, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Stayton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (OR 164 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Stayton, 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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