How far is Vale, OR from Corvallis, OR?
The driving distance from Vale, OR to Corvallis, OR is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vale and Corvallis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vale and Corvallis.
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Start on Glenn Street North
25 m · 7 sec · Glenn Street North
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Turn left onto A Street East
2066 ft · 27 sec · A Street East
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Merge slight left onto Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
100 m · 4 sec · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Continue on Yturri Memorial Beltline
2.5 mi · 3 min · Yturri Memorial Beltline
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Take the exit left
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
205.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Albany
2037 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
155 m · 20 sec · Albany Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue Southeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street Southeast
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
2203 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
2004 ft · 1 min · 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 Vale and Corvallis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
206 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vale and Mostly Sunny near Corvallis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vale to Corvallis?
The road trip is about 370.7 miles (596.6 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234 miles from Vale and 136.7 miles from Corvallis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.76 one way or $129.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vale and Corvallis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vale and Mostly Sunny near Corvallis.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
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 Boardman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vale and Corvallis. Straight-line distance: 300.64 mi (483.84 km).
#1 Vale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 43.9821100, -117.2382300 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| 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: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $64.76 | $129.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $69.82 | $139.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $72.80 | $145.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $83.27 | $166.53 |
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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