How far is McMinnville, OR from Lents, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Lents, OR is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Lents.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Lents.
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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
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Southeast 96th Avenue
84 m · 11 sec · Southeast 96th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
741 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Foster Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Foster Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Lents.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 North
Continue straight
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Lents.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Lents?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from McMinnville and 26.5 miles from Lents.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.33 one way or $18.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Lents.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Lents. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.74 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lents
Situated within the Johnson Creek watershed in southeastern Portland, Oregon, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 213 feet in Multnomah County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.4798400, -122.5673100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lents (-122.56731, 45.47984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $4.99 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
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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