Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
McMinnville, OR
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Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I 205, I 5, and Newberg-Dundee Bypass, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within Oregon, both situated in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mixed driving profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more local road travel. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this trip if you're looking for a relatively quick and efficient journey between these two Oregon locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| McKay Road Northeast | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lents, OR and McMinnville, OR.
Start on Southeast Foster Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 205
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto I 5
Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
Continue on McKay Road Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto OR 219
Continue on OR 219
Turn left onto OR 18
Take the exit onto OR 18
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
Continue on OR 18
Take the exit onto OR 18SP
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto OR 157
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Turn right onto OR 99W
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Lents, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lents on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 49% of it utilizing major highways. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 16.6 miles on I 205, which provides a sense of consistent forward momentum. As you progress, the drive will transition from interstate cruising to navigating bypass routes and local connectors. This means you'll experience varying speed limits and traffic patterns, moving from higher-speed freeway driving to more moderate speeds on the Newberg-Dundee Bypass. Be prepared for these shifts in the road's character as you make your way toward McMinnville.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast Woodstock Boulevard.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Wilsonville, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Portland, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-16:00; Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa,Su...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Gladstone
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Portland, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Oregon City, OR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Portland, OR
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
West Linn, OR
Cuisine: french
Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: american
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mexican
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Wilsonville
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Wilsonville, OR
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-02:00,09:...
Visit websitePark
Near the end, right off the route
Dayton, OR
Park
Near the end, right off the route
OR
Park
Near the end, right off the route
OR
Park
Near the end, right off the route
OR
Park
Near the end, right off the route
OR
Park
Near the end, short detour
OR
Monument
Later in the drive, short detour
OR
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Yes
Around the midpoint, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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