Origin
Sheridan, OR
Night in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, 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
19m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, OR
Anamitra Dasgupta
McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
Sheridan to McMinnville is 13.2 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Salmon River Highway and Southwest West Valley Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Oregon. Expect a very straightforward drive, primarily on local roads, making it an easy addition to any itinerary. Given its brevity, you can easily fit this drive into a morning or afternoon, leaving plenty of time for exploration at either end.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Southwest West Valley Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Baker Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Baker Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on OR 18 Bus
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on OR 18 Bus
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southwest West Valley Highway
3
Take the ramp onto OR 18 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest West Valley Highway
4
Merge onto OR 18
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Salmon River Highway
5
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
6
Continue on OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Baker Street
7
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 18 / Salmon River Highway
Merge onto OR 18 / Salmon River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:25 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
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
19m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway share to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Salmon River Highway. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Southwest West Valley Highway and Southwest Baker Street, which means you'll be making frequent turns. The drive will feel more like navigating through towns and country roads rather than a steady cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near OR 18 / Salmon River Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sheridan, OR to McMinnville, OR is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (OR 18 / Salmon River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.1 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 10.4 miles on Salmon River Highway. 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 1.5 miles (OR 18 / Salmon River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.1 miles (Northeast 3rd 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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