How far is McMinnville, OR from Lebanon, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Lebanon, OR is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
60.26 mi
01h 27m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.26 mi
Kilometers
96.98 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Tue, May 12, 6:27 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-12T17:00
Arrive Lebanon
Tue, May 12, 6:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Monmouth
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
30.1 mi
00h 43m
To Lebanon
30.1 mi
00h 43m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

    2818 ft · 1 min · Northeast Adams Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Baker Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street

    1510 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · North Trade Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Pacific Highway West

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · South Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Independence Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1719 ft · 55 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    2309 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    159 m · 10 sec · 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    919 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    591 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    12.4 mi · 19 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway West
17.4 mi · 29%
Santiam Highway Southeast
12.4 mi · 21%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 20%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 13%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 4%
Corvallis Road
1.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pacific Highway West

Continue on Pacific Highway West

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 43m from McMinnville
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from McMinnville and 30.1 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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

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

RAIL

Salem station

19 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

26 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

32 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

44 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Oregon, USA

Population17,562
Coordinates44.5365100, -122.9070300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Lebanon (-122.90703, 44.53651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $10.55
Round trip
$21.09
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.55 $21.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $5.57 $11.86 $23.71
Diesel $6.37 $13.56 $27.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Lebanon. The current time is 17:00:39.

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.