How far is Stayton, OR from Jefferson, OR?
The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Jefferson, OR is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stayton and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton and Jefferson.
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Start on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Stayton Road Southeast
7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on North Avenue
849 ft · 20 sec · North Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
1658 ft · 47 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stayton and Jefferson.
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.
Stayton Road Southeast
Continue on Stayton Road Southeast
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Stayton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stayton to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Scio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Stayton and 6.8 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stayton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Scio
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 Scio.
Albany station
Salem station
Corvallis, Oregon
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).
#1 Stayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8006800, -122.7945300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 44.7195700, -123.0103700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-123.01037, 44.71957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.99 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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