How far is McMinnville, OR from Newport, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Newport, OR is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
75.78 mi
01h 58m
Flight
57.6 mi
92.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.6 mi
Kilometers
92.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.96 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sat, May 2, 9:42 AM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Sat, May 2, 11:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-02T07:43
Arrive Newport
Sat, May 2, 9:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Rose Lodge
OR

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Oregon

From McMinnville
37.8 mi
00h 59m
To Newport
37.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Salmon River Highway

    44.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Salmon River Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2804 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast East Devils Lake Road

    1613 ft · 39 sec · Northeast East Devils Lake Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast East Devils Lake Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Northeast East Devils Lake Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway

    24.6 mi · 41 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salmon River Highway
44.8 mi · 59%
Oregon Coast Highway
25.3 mi · 33%
Northeast East Devils Lake Road
4.41 mi · 6%
Southwest Baker Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Northeast Adams Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Northeast 3rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Salmon River Highway

Continue on Salmon River Highway

44.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rose Lodge
00h 59m from McMinnville
Leave By
2:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Rose Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from McMinnville and 37.9 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rose Lodge

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 Rose Lodge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lincoln City Community Center
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Lincoln City Community Center

Lincoln City , OR
2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, OR 97367, United States
Rating 4.4/5 68 reviews Community center,City government office,Park,Public swimming pool
Lincoln City City Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Lincoln City City Hall

Lincoln City , OR
801 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367, United States
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rose Lodge.

BUS

Toledo, Oregon

42 mi away
1805 NW Highway 20
BUS

Newport, Oregon

45 mi away
956 SW 10th Street
RAIL

Salem station

68 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

70 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Newport. Straight-line distance: 57.6 mi (92.7 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Newport

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,129
Coordinates44.6367800, -124.0534500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Newport (-124.05345, 44.63678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.44
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.22 $26.44
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $5.57 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $6.37 $17.00 $33.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Newport. The current time is 07:43:59.

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.