Origin
Corvallis, OR
Night in Corvallis on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corvallis, 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 1m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corvallis, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
This 46.3-mile drive from Corvallis, OR to McMinnville, OR will take about 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. Primarily using Pacific Highway West, North Pacific Highway West, and South Pacific Highway West, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and potentially scenic pace rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a leisurely day trip, allowing for flexibility and ample time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway West | 23.8 mi | 29m |
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 5 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Baker Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Trade Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Baker Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway West
— 23.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corvallis, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on US 20; OR 99W
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
298 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest Madison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Southwest 5th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
5
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OR 99W
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Pacific Highway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
10
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
11
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Trade Street
14
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
15
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
16
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
17
Continue on OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Baker Street
18
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
19
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 23.1 miles from Corvallis, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.9 — 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
|
Southwest Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99W / Northwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Northwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 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 | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
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
Night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
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
24 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 1m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway travel contributing to its 46.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.8 miles along Pacific Highway West. This suggests a journey that involves navigating local roads, which can mean varying speed limits and more frequent intersections. The lack of highway time means you'll likely experience a more grounded perspective of the landscape, with more opportunities to observe your surroundings as you make your way north. The personality of this drive is less about speed and more about the process of getting from point A to point B through local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on Pacific Highway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Southwest Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Southwest Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Northwest Van Buren Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 23.8 miles on 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 (Southwest Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Northwest Van Buren Avenue): 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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