How far is Corvallis, OR from Tangent, OR?
The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Tangent, OR is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corvallis and Tangent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis and Tangent.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1845 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Albany-Junction City Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Turn left onto Birdfoot Drive
155 m · 14 sec · Birdfoot Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birdfoot Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis and Tangent.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Turn slight right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
7 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corvallis and Mostly Sunny near Tangent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corvallis to Tangent?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Corvallis and 4.6 miles from Tangent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corvallis and Mostly Sunny near Tangent.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Tangent. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 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 Tangent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.5412300, -123.1081500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tangent (-123.10815, 44.54123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
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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