How far is Lents, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lents and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lents and McMinnville.
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Start on Southeast Foster Road
4 m · 6 sec · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left
73 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
88 m · 19 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
1543 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 22 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 Lents and McMinnville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 South
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Lents and Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lents to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Lents and 26.4 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lents and Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
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Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lents and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.74 km).
#1 Lents
Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4798400, -122.5673100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
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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