How far is McMinnville, OR from Ontario, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Ontario, OR is about 413.8 miles (665.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
413.75 mi
07h 54m
Flight
317.3 mi
510.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.3 mi
Kilometers
510.65 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
413.75 mi
Kilometers
665.86 km
Drive Time
07h 54m

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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 07h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Thu, May 28, 10:20 PM MDT
Return by in McMinnville
Fri, May 29, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-28T13:26
Arrive Ontario
Thu, May 28, 9:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMinnville
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Boardman
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
206.5 mi
03h 57m
To Ontario
207.2 mi
03h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    208.8 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario, T.V.C.C.

    1689 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Oregon Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oregon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
209 mi · 50%
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 38%
Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 3%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
I 5
6.01 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway West
4.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

209 mi · 03h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.5 mi
317.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boardman
03h 57m from McMinnville
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 413.8 miles (665.9 km) and usually takes 07h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.5 miles from McMinnville and 207.2 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.28 one way or $144.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McMinnville and Ontario, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boardman

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

65 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

73 mi away
320 SW Court Street
RAIL

Wishram

100 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

108 mi away
108 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 317.3 mi (510.65 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Ontario

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,140
Coordinates44.0265500, -116.9629400
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Ontario (-116.96294, 44.02655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 666 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.6 gal
55.27 L · about $72.28
Round trip
$144.57
29.2 gal · 110.54 L
Estimated CO2
129.8 kg one way
Round trip: 259.5 kg / 572 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $72.28 $144.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $77.93 $155.87
Premium $5.57 $81.26 $162.53
Diesel $6.37 $92.94 $185.89

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between McMinnville, OR and Ontario, OR. The current time in McMinnville is 13:26:17, although it is 14:26:17 in Ontario.

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.