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Trip from Corvallis, OR to Dallas, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

28.9 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oregon, USA

Corvallis, OR

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city in the state of Texas, United States

Dallas, OR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Corvallis and Dallas, Oregon, this 28.9-mile jaunt is a straightforward way to get there. Expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Pacific Highway West, Clow Corner Road, and South Pacific Highway West. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Pacific Coast region. Since there are no formal stops planned, it functions best as a direct, no-fuss connection between these two cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pacific Highway West 18.9 mi 23m
Clow Corner Road 3.5 mi 5m
South Pacific Highway West 2.7 mi 3m
Pacific Avenue South 1 mi 2m
Southeast Monmouth Cut Off 0.8 mi 1m
Northwest 3rd Street 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast Washington Street 0.4 mi <1m
Southeast Uglow Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pacific Highway West — 18.9 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Dallas, 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

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Northwest Van Buren Avenue
5

Turn left onto OR 99W

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on OR 99W

19 mi · 23 min · Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on OR 99W

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on OR 99W

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto Clow Corner Road

267 ft · 4 sec · Clow Corner Road
10

Continue on Clow Corner Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Clow Corner Road
11

Continue on Southeast Monmouth Cut Off

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
12

Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Southeast Uglow Avenue
13

Turn slight left onto Southeast Washington Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Southeast Washington Street
14

Arrive at destination

OR 223

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — 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
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northwest Van Buren Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 99W / Northwest 3rd Street

Turn left onto OR 99W / Northwest 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
23.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | Clow Corner Road

Enter roundabout onto Clow Corner Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.76 one way

$11.51 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $6.09 $12.19
premium $5.59 $6.36 $12.72
diesel $5.61 $6.38 $12.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Corvallis, OR

Night in Corvallis on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Night in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

7 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

40m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route has a zero percent highway share, you will remain on local roads for the entire 28.9-mile journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 18.9 miles spent on Pacific Highway West, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. The personality of this drive shifts as you transition between these smaller roads, requiring you to navigate curves and local traffic patterns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Pacific Highway West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

337 ft 196 ft

Total Climb

302 ft

Total Descent

205 ft

Highest Point

337 ft

~8.2 mi in

Elevation Range

141 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Pacific Highway West. 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 0.3 miles (Northwest Van Buren Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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