Origin
Siletz, OR
Late night in Siletz on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Siletz, OR to Corvallis, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Siletz, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
This 50.7-mile journey from Siletz, OR to Corvallis, OR takes about 1 hour to complete, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on South Gaither Street, Siletz Highway, and Corvallis Newport Highway, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll stay in familiar territory throughout this short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Newport Highway | 36.3 mi | 49m |
| Siletz Highway | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Applegate Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Western Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 5th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corvallis Newport Highway
— 36.3 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siletz, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on West Buford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Buford Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 229
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Gaither Street
3
Continue on OR 229
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Siletz Highway
4
Turn sharp left onto US 20
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Corvallis Newport Highway
5
Continue on US 20; OR 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
6
Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Applegate Street
7
Continue on Applegate Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Applegate Street
8
Turn left onto South 21st Street
428 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 21st Street
9
Turn right onto US 20; OR 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 20; OR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southwest 15th Street
12
Turn right onto Southwest Western Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Western Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 5th Street
14
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
290 ft
·
9 sec
·
Monroe Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 20; OR 99W
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest 4th Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 20; OR 99W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Siletz, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 229 / South Gaither Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR 229 / South Gaither Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 20 / Corvallis Newport Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 20 / Corvallis Newport Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Southwest 15th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
Navigation decision point
4
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Monroe Avenue
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 20; OR 99W / Southwest 4th Street
Turn right onto US 20; OR 99W / Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Corvallis, OR
Late night in Corvallis on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
25 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
1h 18m 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 50.7-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate or major freeway sections. The road's personality is defined by its local feel, meaning you'll navigate through communities and along winding paths rather than open stretches. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you follow the Siletz Highway and Corvallis Newport Highway. This route demands your attention as you transition between various local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on Corvallis Newport 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 around 0.1 miles in near OR 229 / South Gaither 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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 9 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 (OR 229 / South Gaither Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.4 miles (US 20 / Corvallis Newport Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.6 miles (Southwest 15th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Corvallis, OR
Full guide →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).
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 36.3 miles on Corvallis Newport 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: at 0.1 miles (OR 229 / South Gaither Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.4 miles (US 20 / Corvallis Newport Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.6 miles (Southwest 15th 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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