How far is McMinnville, OR from Hillsboro, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Hillsboro, OR is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
30.57 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.87 mi
38.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.2 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Tue, May 12, 3:32 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Tue, May 12, 4:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-12T14:45
Arrive Hillsboro
Tue, May 12, 3:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
15.2 mi
00h 23m
To Hillsboro
15.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Baseline Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Baseline Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Baseline Street

    686 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Baseline Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Oak Street

    1239 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Main Street

    792 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · North 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tualatin Valley Highway
17.1 mi · 56%
Westside Road
4.64 mi · 15%
Baseline Street
2 mi · 7%
Northeast Baker Street
1.28 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
0.94 mi · 3%
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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
00h 23m from McMinnville
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 15.2 miles from McMinnville and 15.3 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 13 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

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 Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.42 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)
End: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.35 $10.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.77 $11.53
Premium $5.57 $6.01 $12.02
Diesel $6.37 $6.88 $13.75

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Hillsboro. The current time is 14:45:05.

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.