How far is Albany, OR from McMinnville, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.65 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.89 mi
64.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.08 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMinnville
Sat, Apr 25, 4:28 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 25, 5:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-25T15:28
Arrive McMinnville
Sat, Apr 25, 4:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monmouth
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To McMinnville
23.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and McMinnville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and McMinnville.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West

  15. 15

    Continue on South Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast Baker Street

    3034 ft · 49 sec · Southeast Baker Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    59 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and McMinnville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 27%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 25%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 16%
Pacific Highway West
4.88 mi · 10%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 5%
Corvallis Road
1.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Pacific Highway West

Continue on North Pacific Highway West

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 29m from Albany
Leave By
4:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near McMinnville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to McMinnville?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Albany and 23.9 miles from McMinnville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near McMinnville.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monmouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Municipal Court
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Salem Municipal Court

Salem , OR
555 Liberty St SE UNIT 215, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 2.7/5 15 reviews City courthouse,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monmouth.

RAIL

Salem station

19 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

26 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

32 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

44 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.2 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
McMinnville

#2 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.81 $17.62
Premium $5.57 $9.18 $18.37
Diesel $6.37 $10.50 $21.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and McMinnville. The current time is 15:28:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.