Origin
Corvallis, OR
Late night in Corvallis on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corvallis, OR to Brownsville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Brownsville, OR
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Trip Overview
Corvallis to Brownsville is 26.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 5 and local highways, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Oregon's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey between two familiar points. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily navigate major roads, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Halsey-Sweet Home Highway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Bishop Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 228 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Brownsville, 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
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 5
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
9
Turn left onto OR 228
468 ft
·
8 sec
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
10
Continue on OR 228
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highway 228
11
Continue on OR 228
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
12
Continue on OR 228
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Bishop Way
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Park Avenue
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Park Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22 — 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.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
5
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Turn left onto OR 228 / Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Brownsville, OR
Late night in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
21 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the route on highways like I 5. Expect a brief period of faster travel on the interstate, featuring your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.8 miles. The Corvallis-Lebanon Highway and Halsey-Sweet Home Highway will guide you through more local scenery as you approach your destination. The road transitions from open highway to potentially more developed or rural county roads, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 36m 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 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 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brownsville, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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