How far is Corvallis, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?

The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.98 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.94 mi
86.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.57 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottage Grove
Tue, May 12, 4:38 PM PDT
Return by in Corvallis
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corvallis
2026-05-12T15:16
Arrive Cottage Grove
Tue, May 12, 4:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corvallis
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Corvallis
32.5 mi
00h 40m
To Cottage Grove
32.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Cottage Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Cottage Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 4th Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

    91 m · 10 sec · Southwest Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

    1146 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2686 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake

    1816 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

    64 m · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector

    2452 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Cottage Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
62.6 mi · 96%
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
East Cottage Grove Connector
0.46 mi · 1%
Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
0.38 mi · 1%
Southwest 5th Street
0.22 mi
Southwest 4th Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
00h 40m from Corvallis
Leave By
3:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corvallis and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Cottage Grove?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Corvallis and 32.5 miles from Cottage Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corvallis and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrisburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Springfield Animal Control

Springfield , OR
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Rating 2.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Harrisburg City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Harrisburg City Hall

Harrisburg , OR
120 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446, United States
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 53.94 mi (86.8 km).

Corvallis

#1 Corvallis

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

Population59,093
Coordinates44.5645700, -123.2620400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Cottage Grove

#2 Cottage Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,518
Coordinates43.7976200, -123.0595200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Corvallis (-123.26204, 44.56457)
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $11.34
Round trip
$22.68
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.34 $22.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $5.57 $12.75 $25.49
Diesel $6.37 $14.58 $29.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corvallis and Cottage Grove. The current time is 15:16:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.