Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Toledo, OR
Zekai Zhu
Corvallis, OR
Wikimedia Commons
This 43.6-mile drive from Toledo to Corvallis, Oregon, will take you about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Corvallis Newport Highway, Southwest Philomath Boulevard, and Northeast Highway 20. With a modest fuel cost of around $9, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. It's a manageable distance that allows for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Newport Highway | 34.6 mi | 47m |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Highway 20 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Toledo, OR and Corvallis, OR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Continue on Northeast 1st Street
Turn left onto Northeast Alder Street
Turn right onto US 20 Business
Turn slight left onto US 20 Business
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20; OR 34
Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34
Continue on Applegate Street
Turn left onto South 21st Street
Turn right onto US 20; OR 34
Continue on US 20; OR 34
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
Turn right onto Southwest Western Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; OR 99W
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Toledo, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Northeast Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Southwest 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 20; OR 99W / Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Toledo on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Corvallis on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this 43.6-mile route, with only a small percentage on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.6 miles along the Corvallis Newport Highway. This suggests a journey that involves more frequent navigation and potentially slower speeds as you move through local areas. The road character likely shifts as you progress, moving from more open stretches to more involved, potentially winding, sections closer to your destination.
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 Northwest 1st Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m 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: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (Southwest 15th Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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