How far is McMinnville, OR from Astoria, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Astoria, OR is about 99 miles (159.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.02 mi
02h 33m
Flight
74.13 mi
119.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.13 mi
Kilometers
119.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.02 mi
Kilometers
159.36 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-04-17T22:51
Arrive Astoria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMinnville
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
Vernonia
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
49.5 mi
01h 16m
To Astoria
49.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    59 m · 16 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Northeast Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Westside Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Yamhill Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Maple Street

    2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto B Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · B Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    927 ft · 34 sec · 19th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1728 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    824 ft · 27 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    2760 ft · 1 min · Sunset Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Drive

    1877 ft · 54 sec · Northwest Sunset Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Highway 47

    1378 ft · 24 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Highway 47

    46 m · 5 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47

    3155 ft · 54 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47

    50 m · 5 sec · Northwest Highway 47

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Highway 47

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Northwest Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Highway 47

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 26 West: Vernonia, Seaside

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Oregon Route 103

    132 m · 7 sec · Oregon Route 103

  29. 29

    Continue on Oregon Route 103

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nehalem Highway

    26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Southeast Front Street

    1260 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Williamsport Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on 16th Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Niagara Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Niagara Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue

    109 m · 12 sec · Jerome Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    110 m · 15 sec · 14th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Irving Avenue

    967 ft · 31 sec · Irving Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1035 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  41. 41

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 26%
Tualatin Valley Highway
15.1 mi · 15%
US 26 West
14.5 mi · 15%
Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Oregon Route 103
8.99 mi · 9%
Northwest Highway 47
6.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Nehalem Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Nehalem Highway

26.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernonia
01h 16m from McMinnville
Leave By
1:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Vernonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from McMinnville and 49.6 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vernonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Manning, Oregon

22 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

27 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

38 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Necanicum Junction, Oregon

44 mi away
Hwy 26 and Hwy 53

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 74.13 mi (119.3 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Astoria

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $17.28
Round trip
$34.56
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.28 $34.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $5.57 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $6.37 $22.22 $44.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Astoria. The current time is 22:51:23.

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.