How far is Corvallis, OR from Hood River, OR?
The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Hood River, OR is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Hood River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Hood River.
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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
2661 ft · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.7 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
71.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hood River, City Center
1180 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
896 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
2005 ft · 54 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
988 ft · 35 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Park Street
41 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Hood River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Merge slight left
71.3 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Corvallis and Light Rain Likely near Hood River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Hood River?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Corvallis and 73.2 miles from Hood River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Corvallis and Light Rain Likely near Hood River.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
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Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Hood River. Straight-line distance: 115.8 mi (186.36 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 Hood River
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.7054000, -121.5214600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hood River (-121.52146, 45.7054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
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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