How far is McMinnville, OR from Bethany, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Bethany, OR is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
40.53 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.91 mi
46.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-04-17T22:49
Arrive Bethany
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Gaston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
20.3 mi
00h 30m
To Bethany
20.3 mi
00h 30m

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
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Quince Street

    2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road

    2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle

    86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road

    82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road

    2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland

    2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornelius Pass Road

    2031 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    670 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Northwest West Union Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest West Union Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 42%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 11%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.01 mi · 7%
Northwest Zion Church Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Northwest Martin Road
1.86 mi · 5%
Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 30m from McMinnville
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 20.3 miles from McMinnville and 20.3 miles from Bethany.

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 11.6 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gaston, 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 Gaston.

BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Portland, OR

37 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

38 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.52 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Bethany

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population20,646
Coordinates45.5578900, -122.8676000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Bethany (-122.8676, 45.55789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $5.57 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $6.37 $9.10 $18.21

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 Bethany. The current time is 22:49:28.

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.