How far is Madras, OR from Corvallis, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Corvallis, OR is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Corvallis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Corvallis.
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Start on 5th Street
7 m · 8 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest D Street
83 m · 13 sec · Southwest D Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
25.6 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit right
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Southwest Highland Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
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Continue on McKenzie Highway
16.8 mi · 24 min · McKenzie Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Locust Street
21 m · 1 sec · South Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Locust Street
2557 ft · 56 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Barclay Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · East Barclay Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Santiam Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Santiam Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Santiam Highway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Santiam Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santiam Highway
43.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · 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
12.3 mi · 18 min · Santiam Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1383 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 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
9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Continue on Northwest Harrison Boulevard
1803 ft · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
761 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Jackson Avenue
586 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Jackson Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 4th Street
125 m · 16 sec · 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 Madras and Corvallis.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Santiam Highway
43.4 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Madras 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 Madras to Corvallis?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 Madras and 75.7 miles from Corvallis.
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 46.6 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 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Madras and Light Rain near Corvallis.
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 Madras and Corvallis. Straight-line distance: 105.02 mi (169.01 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 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 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
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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