Origin
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Sunday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, OR to Portland, 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 5m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Trip Overview
This 40-mile drive from McMinnville to Portland, Oregon, is a straightforward hop that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily navigate using Southwest Pacific Highway, I-5, and Pacific Highway West, with only about 19% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $8. This route keeps you within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a convenient connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Stadium Freeway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Springbrook Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southwest Pacific Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Portland, 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
Continue on OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
11
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
12
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
13
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
14
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
17
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stadium Freeway
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Everett Street
23
Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
521 ft
·
27 sec
·
Northwest 8th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Couch Street
25
Turn right
110 ft
·
8 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from McMinnville, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.2 — 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
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 405 / Stadium Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405 / Stadium Freeway toward I 405 North: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 299B
Toward I 405 North: City Center
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.94 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Portland, OR
Late night in Portland on Sunday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
W 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
20 mi in
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 5m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this particular trip. While 19% of the route involves highway travel, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in scenery. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaging, local-feeling drive that requires your attention as you navigate through varying road types.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Southwest Pacific Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40 miles you will encounter 19 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 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from McMinnville, OR to Portland, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.
Salem
31.1 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific 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 Portland, 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 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portland, 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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