Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Halsey, OR
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If you are looking to travel from Corvallis to Halsey, you are in for a quick, 20-mile trip that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. Since both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout your journey. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit. You will navigate via Northwest Van Buren Avenue, the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, and the Albany-Junction City Highway to reach your destination. Because this is such a brief commute, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Junction City Highway | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Madison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West G Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Halsey, 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
Turn right onto OR 99E
Continue on OR 99E
Turn left onto West G Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — 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
Turn right onto OR 99E / Albany-Junction City Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Corvallis on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Halsey on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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 rather than a mindless interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway-share sections. You will spend the majority of your time maneuvering through local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 11.5 miles along the Albany-Junction City Highway. Because the path is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The nature of the drive feels more like a regional connector than a high-speed commute, requiring you to stay focused behind the wheel. It is a straightforward, short-distance transit that rewards drivers who prefer local navigation over long-haul highway stretches.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 30m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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.
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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