How far is Corvallis, OR from Bay City, OR?
The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Bay City, OR is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Bay City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Bay City.
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Start on Southwest 4th Street
108 m · 16 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
91 m · 10 sec · Southwest Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
1146 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
579 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Van Buren Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West
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Turn left
2834 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway
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Turn right onto Hebo Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road
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Continue on Southwest Hebo Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road
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Continue on Hebo Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road
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Continue on Three Rivers Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
3230 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Wilson River Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilson River Highway
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Turn slight left
735 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Wilson River Loop
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wilson River Loop
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Continue on Latimer Road North
546 ft · 21 sec · Latimer Road North
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Continue on Latimer Road North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Latimer Road North
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto 5th Street
50 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Bay City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacific Highway West
Continue on 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.
Light Rain leaving Corvallis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Bay City?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Corvallis and 50.1 miles from Bay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Corvallis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bay City.
Stop Ideas Near Willamina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willamina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Bay City. Straight-line distance: 72.93 mi (117.37 km).
#1 Corvallis
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
| Population | 59,093 |
| Coordinates | 44.5645700, -123.2620400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 45.5226000, -123.8893000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay City (-123.8893, 45.5226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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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