How far is Corvallis, OR from Madras, OR?
The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Madras, OR is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Madras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Madras.
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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
9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast
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Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Continue on South Airport Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Airport Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1383 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Santiam Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Barclay Drive
69 m · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Locust Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · North Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1325 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · McKenzie Highway
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Continue on Southwest Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Highland Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Merge left onto The Dalles-California Highway
25.8 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
2586 ft · 1 min · 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 Madras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santiam Highway
Continue on Santiam Highway
68.5 mi · 01h 35m
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 Chance Light Rain near Madras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Madras?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Idanha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Corvallis and 76.2 miles from Madras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Corvallis and Chance Light Rain near Madras.
Stop Ideas Near Idanha
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 Idanha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Madras. Straight-line distance: 105.02 mi (169.01 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 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
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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