How far is Corvallis, OR from Island City, OR?
The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Island City, OR is about 345.3 miles (555.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Island City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Island 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
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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Island Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Continue on West 1st Street
1994 ft · 36 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Island City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corvallis and Sunny near Island City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Island City?
The road trip is about 345.3 miles (555.7 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Corvallis and 172.9 miles from Island City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.30 one way or $120.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corvallis and Sunny near Island City.
Stop Ideas Near The Dalles
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 The Dalles.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Island City. Straight-line distance: 260.64 mi (419.46 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 Island City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 45.3409700, -118.0446600 |
| Altitude | 835 |
| Country | United States |
End: Island City (-118.04466, 45.34097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $60.30 | $120.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $65.02 | $130.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.79 | $135.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $77.54 | $155.08 |
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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