How far is Lincoln City, OR from Corvallis, OR?

The driving distance from Lincoln City, OR to Corvallis, OR is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
74.47 mi
01h 32m
Flight
45.98 mi
74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corvallis
Sat, May 2, 6:09 AM PDT
Return by in Lincoln City
Sat, May 2, 7:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln City
2026-05-02T04:37
Arrive Corvallis
Sat, May 2, 6:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln City
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
Willamina
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Lincoln City
37.4 mi
00h 46m
To Corvallis
37.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln City and Corvallis.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Fleet Avenue

    1819 ft · 55 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street

    3121 ft · 1 min · Northeast 14th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast West Devils Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northeast West Devils Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1990 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Salmon River Highway

    26.8 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville

    1451 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1736 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North

  15. 15

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    18.9 mi · 24 min · South Pacific Highway West

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salmon River Highway
26.8 mi · 36%
South Pacific Highway West
23.8 mi · 32%
OR 22
15.8 mi · 21%
Oregon Coast Highway
3.18 mi · 4%
Northeast West Devils Lake Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Pacific Avenue North
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salmon River Highway

Continue on Salmon River Highway

26.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willamina
00h 46m from Lincoln City
Leave By
3:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln City and Partly Sunny near Corvallis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln City to Corvallis?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Willamina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Lincoln City and 37.1 miles from Corvallis.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 3:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln City and Partly Sunny near Corvallis.

Stop Ideas Near Willamina

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willamina, 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 Willamina.

RAIL

Salem station

40 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

58 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

60 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln City and Corvallis. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (74 km).

Lincoln City

#1 Lincoln City

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,170
Coordinates44.9581600, -124.0178900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Corvallis

#2 Corvallis

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

Population59,093
Coordinates44.5645700, -123.2620400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Fleet Avenue (-124.017395, 44.95819)
End: Southwest 4th Street (-123.262016, 44.564564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $5.57 $14.64 $29.28
Diesel $6.37 $16.74 $33.49

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln City and Corvallis. The current time is 04:37:08.

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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.