Origin
Dundee, OR
Late night in Dundee on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundee, OR to McMinnville, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundee, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
Dundee to McMinnville is 11.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Southeast Dayton Bypass, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward connection between two Oregon communities. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the entire trip, so expect a relaxed pace. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Pacific Highway West | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| OR 18SP | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Baker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Johnson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Dayton Bypass
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundee, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on OR 99W
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
2
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
3
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
4
Take the exit onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 18SP
5
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
6
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
7
Turn left onto OR 157
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
8
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
9
Turn right onto OR 99W
260 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
10
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
11
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 18; OR 233 / Southeast Dayton Bypass
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233 / Southeast Dayton Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Turn left onto OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Northeast 2nd Street
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Turn right onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll travel on Southeast Dayton Bypass for a stretch of up to 4 miles, then transition to North Pacific Highway West and Southeast Three Mile Lane. Since there's no highway component, anticipate navigating through local traffic and intersections. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 4 miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Southeast Dayton Bypass.
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 3.9 miles in near OR 18; OR 233 / Southeast Dayton Bypass.
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 18m 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 3.9 miles (OR 18; OR 233 / Southeast Dayton Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in McMinnville, OR
Full guide →McMinnville is a city in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4 miles on Southeast Dayton Bypass. 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 3.9 miles (OR 18; OR 233 / Southeast Dayton Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (OR 157 / Northeast Johnson Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): 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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