How far is McMinnville, OR from Happy Valley, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Happy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Happy Valley.
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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Continue on River Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Turn left onto McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay 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 Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Take the exit left toward I 5 North: Portland
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
2924 ft · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Happy Valley.
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 North
Continue straight
12.8 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving McMinnville and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Happy Valley?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 McMinnville and 26 miles from Happy Valley.
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 15.7 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 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around McMinnville and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
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 McMinnville and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
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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