How far is Happy Valley, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Happy Valley and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley and McMinnville.
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Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
18 m · 9 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
48 m · 4 sec · Southeast King Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 129th Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 122nd Avenue
2651 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 205 South: Oregon City
1385 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aurora
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast
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Continue on McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
130 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Take the exit slight right
1868 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
3166 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
709 ft · 19 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Johnson Street
79 m · 7 sec · Northeast Johnson Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
2402 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street
79 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 8 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 Happy Valley 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.
I 205 South
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Happy Valley and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Happy Valley to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Happy Valley and 25.9 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Happy Valley and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Donald
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Salem station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Happy Valley and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).
#1 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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