How far is McMinnville, OR from Dayton, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Dayton, OR is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Dayton.
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Start on Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 16 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street
159 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
2399 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Johnson Street
160 m · 16 sec · Northeast Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
709 ft · 12 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane
3166 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Three Mile Lane
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Take the ramp straight
14 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
1961 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1199 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street
1472 ft · 29 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
51 m · 3 sec · Ferry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Dayton.
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.
Southeast Dayton Bypass
Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
2.61 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from McMinnville and 3.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.67 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 45.2206700, -123.0762100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferry Street (-123.076066, 45.220541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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