How far is Canby, OR from McMinnville, OR?

The driving distance from Canby, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
31.91 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.89 mi
40.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.91 mi
Kilometers
51.36 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMinnville
Sat, May 2, 1:31 PM PDT
Return by in Canby
Sat, May 2, 2:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-05-02T12:45
Arrive McMinnville
Sat, May 2, 1:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canby
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
Newberg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Canby
16 mi
00h 23m
To McMinnville
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    78 m · 11 sec · North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    649 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Highway East

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  5. 5

    Continue on Pacific Highway East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Yergen Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on McKay Road Northeast

    3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay Road Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    130 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane

    3166 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Street

    709 ft · 19 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast Johnson Street

    79 m · 7 sec · Northeast Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    2402 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    59 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ehlen Road Northeast
5.32 mi · 17%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.21 mi · 13%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.05 mi · 13%
McKay Road Northeast
3.44 mi · 11%
Southeast Three Mile Lane
3.18 mi · 10%
Pacific Highway West
3.16 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Ehlen Road Northeast

Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast

5.32 mi · 00h 08m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberg
00h 23m from Canby
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canby 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 Canby to McMinnville?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Canby and 16 miles from McMinnville.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canby and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.

Stop Ideas Near Newberg

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 Newberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

30 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 24.89 mi (40.06 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
McMinnville

#2 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and McMinnville. The current time is 12:45:07.

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.