Origin
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to McMinnville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
This 45.4-mile drive from Albany to McMinnville, Oregon, is a quick one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the journey, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $9, making it an economical option. Given the short duration and distance, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the Pacific Coast region. You'll be staying within Oregon for this entire journey, moving from one part of the state to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Baker Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Pacific Highway West
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto US 20
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
3
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
4
Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Northwest Independence Highway
6
Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis Road
7
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Suver Road
8
Turn right onto OR 99W
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Trade Street
16
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
17
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
18
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
19
Continue on OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Baker Street
20
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Northwest Independence Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on include North Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, and Northwest Springhill Drive. The longest stretch without a turn is 12.6 miles on North Pacific Highway West, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before you encounter more frequent directional changes. This drive will feel more like navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit, requiring your attention to local road conditions and turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on North Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on North Pacific Highway West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McMinnville, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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