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Trip from Lebanon, OR to Corvallis, OR

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

Drive Time

28m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m ★

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

city in Oregon, USA

Lebanon, OR

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city in Oregon, USA

Corvallis, OR

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Trip Overview

Connecting Lebanon and Corvallis is a quick, straightforward journey covering 18.9 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating between these two Pacific Coast region communities primarily involves the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, Highway 34 Southeast, and Tangent Street. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or excursion. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are traveling for business or local exploration, this simple route provides a direct link between the two cities without the need for complex planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 13.2 mi 18m
Highway 34 Southeast 3.5 mi 5m
Tangent Street 0.6 mi <1m
South 5th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Northwest Harrison Boulevard 0.3 mi 1m
West Oak Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest 2nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Northwest Jackson Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Corvallis-Lebanon Highway — 13.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, OR and Corvallis, OR.

1

Start on US 20

23 ft · 4 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Oak Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Oak Street
3

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 5th Street
4

Turn left onto OR 34

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Tangent Street
5

Continue on OR 34

3.4 mi · 5 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
6

Continue on OR 34

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
7

Continue on OR 34

9.8 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
8

Continue on Northwest Harrison Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
9

Turn left onto US 20

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
10

Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northwest Jackson Avenue
11

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W

410 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 4th Street
12

Arrive at destination

US 20; OR 99W

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Oak Street

Turn right onto West Oak Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | OR 34 / Tangent Street

Turn left onto OR 34 / Tangent Street

Navigation decision point

4
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street

Turn left onto US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
18.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | Northwest Jackson Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
18.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W / Northwest 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.77 one way

$7.53 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.98 $7.97
premium $5.59 $4.16 $8.32
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lebanon, OR

Late night in Lebanon on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corvallis, OR

Late night in Corvallis on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

28m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. While the route consists of 19% highway driving, the experience leans more toward a series of transitions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway, which accounts for a 13.2-mile stretch of your journey. The road requires your attention as you navigate through the local infrastructure connecting the two hubs. It is a functional, efficient path that avoids the fatigue often associated with long-distance highway travel.

Only 19% 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: 13.2 mi on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway.

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 early in the drive near West Oak Street.

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 28m 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: near the start (West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 34 / Tangent Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway. 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: near the start (West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 34 / Tangent Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (US 20 / Northwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corvallis, 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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