Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Coburg, OR
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If you are planning to travel from Corvallis to Coburg, you are looking at a straightforward 40-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local streets like Southwest Madison Avenue, Southwest 5th Street, and Northwest Van Buren Avenue. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the entire trip. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you can expect a consistent local atmosphere throughout the drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Willamette Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Coburg, OR.
Start on US 20; OR 99W
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
Turn slight right onto OR 34
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto East Pearl Street
Turn right onto North Willamette Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Corvallis, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Coburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Light Rain
Destination
Night in Coburg on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
46°F
Albany, OR
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you will spend the entire 40 miles navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. The road does not feature any long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various turns on the route. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit. You will feel the unique rhythm of the road as you make your way through the local grid, making this a very different experience from a standard highway trip.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.3 miles (Northwest Van Buren Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
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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