How far is Corvallis, OR from Lyons, OR?

The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Lyons, OR is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
48.28 mi
01h 08m
Flight
34.95 mi
56.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Return by in Corvallis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corvallis
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Corvallis
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Lyons
24.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Lyons.

  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

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: South Jefferson

    2311 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway

    575 ft · 17 sec · Old Pacific Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    3262 ft · 2 min · South 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    849 ft · 14 sec · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Marion Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stayton Road Southeast

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1076 ft · 20 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shaff Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Fern Ridge Road Southeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Santiam Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · North Santiam Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mehama Lyons Highway

    1352 ft · 27 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
20 mi · 41%
North Santiam Highway
8.12 mi · 17%
Stayton Road Southeast
7.12 mi · 15%
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.53 mi · 7%
Jefferson Highway
1.92 mi · 4%
Marion Road Southeast
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 34m from Corvallis
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corvallis and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Lyons?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Corvallis and 24.2 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corvallis and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lyons.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.24 km).

Corvallis

#1 Corvallis

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

Population59,093
Coordinates44.5645700, -123.2620400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lyons

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7745700, -122.6150900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Corvallis (-123.26204, 44.56457)
End: Lyons (-122.61509, 44.77457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.07 $18.15
Premium $5.57 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $6.37 $10.82 $21.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corvallis and Lyons. The current time is 02:41:02.

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.