Corvallis to Beavercreek is 77.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 44 minutes via I-5 and Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a duration under two hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure. It’s a practical choice for anyone needing to cover this distance without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
50.3 mi
59m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.7 mi
13m
South New Era Road
4.8 mi
7m
South Leland Road
2.8 mi
5m
Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi
4m
Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi
2m
South Highway 99E
1.7 mi
2m
Southwest Pacific Highway East
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 50.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Beavercreek, 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
50 mi·58 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi·44 sec·I 5
Toward Donald, Aurora
9
Turn right onto CR 96
2.7 mi·4 min·Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OR 99E
1.9 mi·2 min·Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 99E
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Pacific Highway East
12
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast 1st Avenue
14
Continue on OR 99E
1.7 mi·2 min·South Highway 99E
15
Turn right onto South Haines Road
163 ft·11 sec·South Haines Road
16
Turn left onto South New Era Road
3.0 mi·5 min·South New Era Road
17
Continue on South New Era Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South New Era Road
18
Turn right onto South Leland Road
2.8 mi·5 min·South Leland Road
19
Arrive at destination
South Leland Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 44-minute duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip. You can depart Corvallis at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Beavercreek with plenty of daylight. There are no specified stops, so you have flexibility; however, with the longest stretch on I-5 being over 50 miles, plan for a fuel or rest stop if needed, especially if you're starting with a low tank. Keep an eye on the transition from I-5 to local roads like Corvallis-Lebanon Highway as you near Beavercreek, as road conditions might change subtly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 miles.
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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corvallis, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corvallis, OR
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Corvallis, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 50.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
60.9 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Donald, Aurora
5
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.52 one way
$31.04 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$16.42
$32.85
premium
$5.59
$17.15
$34.29
diesel
$5.61
$17.20
$34.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Corvallis, OR
Late night
in Corvallis on Tuesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beavercreek, OR
Late night
in Beavercreek on Tuesday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the drive on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 50.3 miles on I-5, offering consistent speed and a direct path. The Corvallis-Lebanon Highway and South New Era Road will break up the interstate driving, introducing more local road character. While mostly fast-paced, be prepared for potential changes in speed and road conditions as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares. It’s a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 44m 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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corvallis, OR and Beavercreek, OR, road signs point toward Donald and Aurora.
Corvallis is a city of 61,000 people (2022) and serves as the Benton County seat in the state of Oregon and the home of Oregon State University, the state's oldest public higher education institution (founded in 1868 as Corvallis College).
The longest stretch is about 50.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beavercreek, OR before heading back.
