Origin
Silverton, OR
Late night in Silverton on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverton, 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 8m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverton, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
Silverton to Corvallis is 47.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the area around Silverton to Corvallis. The drive is primarily on the interstate, making it a straightforward connection between these two Oregon cities. It's a short enough journey that you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Silverton Road Northeast | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Cordon Road Northeast | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kuebler Boulevard Southeast | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cordon Road Southeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| McClaine Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 17.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on OR 213
496 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto OR 213
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McClaine Street
3
Continue on OR 213
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Silverton Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto CR 97
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cordon Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cordon Road Southeast
6
Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 5; OR 99E
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
9
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
10
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
12
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
13
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
14
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
15
Turn right onto US 20
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
16
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
17
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
21
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
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Silverton, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast
Turn left onto CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
OR 99E
Take the exit onto OR 99E toward OR 99E: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward OR 99E: Albany
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
$9.48 one way
$18.97 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Salem, OR
24 mi in
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
24 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 8m 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?
This route is a mixed drive, with 36% of the journey on the interstate. You'll experience a 17.1-mile stretch on I 5, which offers consistent speeds. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate local roads like Albany-Corvallis Highway and Silverton Road Northeast. These sections will likely involve lower speeds and more local traffic, offering a different driving feel compared to the freeway.
36% 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: 17.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 47.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 9.4 miles (CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 8m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 5. 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 9.4 miles (CR 97 / Cordon Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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