Origin
Corvallis, OR
Night in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corvallis, OR to Independence, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Independence, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 22.7-mile drive from Corvallis, OR to Independence, OR takes about 31 minutes and is perfect for a quick day trip within the Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on Pacific Highway West, Monmouth Street, and Northwest 3rd Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility and doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time exploring either your origin or destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway West | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| Monmouth Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Monmouth Independence Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.1 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 Independence, 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
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Pacific Avenue South
8
Turn right onto OR 51
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto OR 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monmouth Independence Highway
10
Continue on OR 51
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Street
11
Turn left
25 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.5 — 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.
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OR 51 / Main Street East
Turn right onto OR 51 / Main Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Independence, OR
Night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
6 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
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The journey unfolds primarily on local roads, providing a more intimate connection with the landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 18.9 miles along Pacific Highway West, offering a good period of consistent travel before you navigate through town streets. This profile suggests a drive that requires attention to turns and local traffic patterns rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 Independence, 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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