How far is Independence, OR from Corvallis, OR?
The driving distance from Independence, OR to Corvallis, OR is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Corvallis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Corvallis.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Monmouth Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Monmouth Street
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Continue on Monmouth Independence Highway
1874 ft · 32 sec · Monmouth Independence Highway
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Continue on Main Street East
2451 ft · 49 sec · Main Street East
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue South
1969 ft · 51 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Corvallis.
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.
South Pacific Highway West
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Independence and Light Rain near Corvallis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Corvallis?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Adair Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Independence and 11.3 miles from Corvallis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain near Corvallis.
Stop Ideas Near Adair Village
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 Adair Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Corvallis. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).
#1 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corvallis
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
| Population | 59,093 |
| Coordinates | 44.5645700, -123.2620400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 4th Street (-123.262016, 44.564564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
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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