How far is Carlton, OR from Corvallis, OR?
The driving distance from Carlton, OR to Corvallis, OR is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlton and Corvallis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlton and Corvallis.
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Start on the route
11 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2573 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
61 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street
1510 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on North Trade Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · North Trade Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 15 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlton and Corvallis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Pacific Highway West
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlton and Mostly Sunny near Corvallis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlton to Corvallis?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Carlton and 26.7 miles from Corvallis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlton and Mostly Sunny near Corvallis.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Salem station
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlton and Corvallis. Straight-line distance: 50.59 mi (81.42 km).
#1 Carlton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2942800, -123.1764900 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corvallis
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
| Population | 59,093 |
| Coordinates | 44.5645700, -123.2620400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 4th Street (-123.262016, 44.564564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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