Origin
Stayton, OR
Late night in Stayton on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stayton, 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
54m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stayton, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
Stayton to Corvallis is 33.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Albany-Corvallis Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be navigating more frequent turns than long, straight stretches. With only a 54-minute estimated duration and no planned stops, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connector between these two Oregon towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Stayton Road Southeast | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| I 5 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Marion Road Southeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Albany-Corvallis Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on West Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
2
Continue on CR 32
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Stayton Road Southeast
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Road Southeast
4
Continue on CR 35
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
5
Continue on CR 35
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto OR 164
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
7
Continue on OR 164
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Pacific Highway
8
Continue on OR 164
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
10
Merge onto I 5; OR 99E
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
11
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
12
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
14
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
15
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
16
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
17
Turn right onto US 20
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
18
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
19
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
20
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
23
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
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Stayton, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 33.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
OR 164 / North 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto OR 164 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$6.69 one way
$13.39 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Millersburg, OR
17 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
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
54m 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 characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting a more engaged driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While only 11% of the journey is on highways, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.8 miles along the Albany-Corvallis Highway. This indicates a mix of potentially faster highway segments and more winding, local road sections where you'll be making frequent turns. Be prepared for the road to change character as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Albany-Corvallis Highway.
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 8.4 miles in near CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast.
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 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (OR 164 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 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 54m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Albany-Corvallis 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 8.4 miles (CR 35 / Marion Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (OR 164 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 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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