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Trip from Corvallis, OR to Warm Springs, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
176.3 mi
284 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m
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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Warm Springs, OR
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Trip Overview
Corvallis to Warm Springs is 176.3 miles and takes about 3 hours 59 minutes via I 5 and Warm Springs Highway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same region, offering a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major highways before transitioning to more local routes. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.2 miles from Corvallis, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 59.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Warm Springs Highway | 45.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| Mount Hood Highway | 34.4 mi | 49m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 11.5 mi | 20m |
| I 205 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Corvallis-Lebanon Highway | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Van Buren Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,069 veh/hr typical · worst 3,591
Quietest
2 AM
~263 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and Warm Springs, OR.
1
Start on US 20; OR 99W
354 ft
·
16 sec
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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
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 205
11 mi
·
14 min
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I 205
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto OR 212
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
14
Merge onto US 26
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
15
Continue on US 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
16
Continue on US 26
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
17
Continue on US 26
46 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
18
Turn right onto Paiute Avenue
289 ft
·
16 sec
·
Paiute Avenue
19
Turn left onto Wasco Street
402 ft
·
19 sec
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Wasco Street
20
Turn right onto Northwest Quinn Avenue
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Quinn Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Northwest Quinn Avenue
Trip Plan
For this one-day drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. You'll have one planned stop, which is ample for a drive of this length, but you can certainly add more if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $34, so be sure to fill up before departing or at a convenient point along I 5. Since the total drive time is under 4 hours, you have flexibility to depart at your leisure, but plan for the highway section to be the most direct part of your trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Corvallis, OR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warm Springs, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corvallis, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corvallis, OR
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Corvallis, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.2 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Santiam River Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
EZ Trip Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 83 — 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
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~0m in
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Southwest Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.54 one way
$69.08 round trip
$4.98/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.24 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| premium | $5.55 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
| diesel | $6.74 | $46.81 | $93.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.68 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Corvallis, OR
Morning in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
7:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NNE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Warm Springs, OR
Morning in Warm Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 1 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 59m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 47% highway, meaning you'll encounter a significant amount of high-speed driving. The longest stretch without a major turn-off is 59.9 miles on I 5. After leaving the interstate, expect a change to more mixed highway and surface road conditions. The transition away from dense highway exits will be noticeable as you head towards Warm Springs.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southwest Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 11 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,712 ft
173 ft
Total Climb
3,574 ft
Total Descent
2,267 ft
Highest Point
3,712 ft
~138.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,539 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corvallis, OR to Warm Springs, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Estacada along the way.
Estacada
83 mi in
|
~1h 42m
About the Cities
Starting in Corvallis, OR
Full guide →Founded 1845
Corvallis is a city of 61,000 people (2022) and serves as the Benton County seat in the state of Oregon and the home of Oregon State University, the state's oldest public higher education institution (founded in 1868 as Corvallis College).
Top landmarks
- • Benton County Courthouse — courthouse in Corvallis, Oregon, USA
- • College Hill West Historic District — historic district in Corvallis, Oregon, USA
- • Community Hall — oldest building on the main campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oreg...
Arriving in Warm Springs, OR
Full guide →Warm Springs is a town in Central Oregon.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 176.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Warm Springs, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 11 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Warm Springs, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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