How far is Bethany, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Bethany, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and McMinnville.
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Start on Northwest 185th Avenue
8 m · 6 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest West Union Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest West Union Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 West: Seaside
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2957 ft · 60 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
2312 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
83 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
91 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
74 m · 3 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Turn slight right onto Quince Street
2066 ft · 1 min · Quince Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Maple Street
2671 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Yamhill Street
2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1728 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
61 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
32 m · 5 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and McMinnville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tualatin Valley Highway
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.64 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethany and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bethany and 20.6 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethany and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.52 km).
#1 Bethany
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 20,646 |
| Coordinates | 45.5578900, -122.8676000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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