Origin
McMinnville, OR
Night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, OR to Hayesville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, OR
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Hayesville, OR
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region, the 27.2-mile trip from McMinnville to Hayesville is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route is quite short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire distance. This drive stays entirely within Oregon, offering a simple transition between the two locations without the complexity of crossing regional borders.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lafayette Highway | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| I 5 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Wheatland Road North | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Brooklake Road Northeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Wheatland Road Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Cruickshank Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lafayette Highway
— 8.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Hayesville, OR.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto OR 99W
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Turn right onto OR 157
524 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
5
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
6
Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Three Mile Lane
7
Take the ramp onto OR 18SP
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
OR 18SP
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 18SP
9
Merge onto OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
10
Turn right onto Southeast Cruickshank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Cruickshank Road
11
Continue on Southeast Cruickshank Road
331 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Cruickshank Road
12
Turn straight onto OR 233
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
13
Turn left onto Southeast Stringtown Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Stringtown Road
14
Turn right onto OR 154
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast Lafayette Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork
289 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn straight onto OR 221
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
17
Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheatland Road Northwest
18
Continue on Wheatland Ferry
498 ft
·
1 min
·
Wheatland Ferry
19
Continue on CR 504
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Matheny Road North
20
Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wheatland Road North
21
Turn left onto CR 609
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklake Road Northeast
22
Take the ramp onto I 5
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Salem
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E: North Salem, Fairgrounds, Amphitheater
24
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Portland Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Hayesville Drive Northeast
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hayesville Drive Northeast
26
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lancaster Drive Northeast
27
Turn left onto Jade Street Northeast
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
Jade Street Northeast
28
Arrive at destination
Jade Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E: North Salem, Fairgrounds, Amphitheater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E: North Salem, Fairgrounds, Amphit...
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn left onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Lancaster Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.84 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hayesville, OR
Night in Hayesville on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Northeast Baker Street, Northeast 5th Street, and Northeast Johnson Street rather than hopping on a major highway. With a highway share of 0%, the route maintains a consistent, localized feel from start to finish. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should prepare for frequent adjustments as you maneuver the local road network. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the 43-minute duration.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Southeast Lafayette Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 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 (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McMinnville, OR and Hayesville, OR, road signs point toward Fairgrounds and Amphitheater.
Fairgrounds
25.8 mi in
|
~40m
Amphitheater
25.8 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Southeast Lafayette Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hayesville, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hayesville, 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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