Origin
Woodburn, OR
Night in Woodburn on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodburn, 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
1h 12m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodburn, OR
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Corvallis, OR
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Trip Overview
This 52.5-mile drive from Woodburn, OR to Corvallis, OR is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 12 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-5, accounting for 72% of the journey, with portions of Albany-Corvallis Highway and Salem Avenue Southeast mixed in. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $10, making it an economical option for a quick hop. This route is focused on highway travel, offering a straightforward path through the Pacific Coast region within Oregon. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 37.7 mi | 44m |
| Albany-Corvallis Highway | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Salem Avenue Southeast | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Newberg Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| OR 99E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 37.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn, OR and Corvallis, OR.
1
Start on this road
140 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Settlemier Avenue
4
Turn left onto OR 214
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newberg Highway
5
Take the ramp onto I 5
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
Take the exit onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OR 99E
Toward OR 99E: Albany
7
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
508 ft
·
19 sec
·
Albany Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Avenue Southeast
9
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
10
Continue on Main Street Southeast
491 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
11
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
12
Turn right onto US 20
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
13
Continue on US 20
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
14
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
15
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Jackson Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99W
410 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 4th Street
18
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
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Woodburn, 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 0 and 52.4 — 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 Lincoln Street
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Salem Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
41 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
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
Night in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Light Rain
SSW 13 mph
88% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Albany, OR
26 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 52.5-mile route. With 72% of the journey on major highways, you'll experience predominantly high-speed travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.7 miles on I-5, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition off I-5 onto roads like the Albany-Corvallis Highway, the character will shift slightly, but the overall feel remains efficient and direct. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a functional connection between two Oregon locales.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Albany-Corvallis Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Lincoln 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 12m drive. You will face about 11 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 Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.2 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Woodburn, OR
Full guide →Woodburn is in Willamette Valley.
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 12m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 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: near the start (West Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.2 miles (OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.7 miles (Salem Avenue Southeast): 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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