How far is McMinnville, OR from Oak Grove, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Oak Grove, OR is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
48.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
30.67 mi
49.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.67 mi
Kilometers
49.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.76 mi
Kilometers
78.47 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, May 31, 5:47 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Sun, May 31, 6:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-31T16:38
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, May 31, 5:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
24.4 mi
00h 34m
To Oak Grove
24.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Oak Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    59 m · 16 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    2399 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast Johnson Street

    160 m · 16 sec · Northeast Johnson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    709 ft · 12 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane

    3166 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Three Mile Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    14 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1961 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McKay Road Northeast

    3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Yergen Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Ehlen Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 5 North: Portland

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland

    55 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

    2191 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Rupert Drive

    79 m · 10 sec · Southeast Rupert Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
9.57 mi · 20%
I 205 North
8.92 mi · 18%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.19 mi · 9%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.15 mi · 9%
McKay Road Northeast
3.44 mi · 7%
Pacific Highway West
3.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the exit left toward I 5 North: Portland

9.57 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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 34m from McMinnville
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving McMinnville and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 24.4 miles from McMinnville and 24.4 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

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 Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 13 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
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.67 mi (49.36 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population16,629
Coordinates45.4167900, -122.6400900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Oak Grove (-122.64009, 45.41679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.18 $18.36
Premium $5.57 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $6.37 $10.95 $21.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Oak Grove. The current time is 16:38:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.