How far is McMinnville, OR from Saint Helens, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Saint Helens, OR is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Saint Helens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Saint Helens.
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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
1.1 km · 53 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1728 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Yamhill Street
2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on South Maple Street
2671 ft · 2 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Quince Street
2319 ft · 1 min · Quince Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Martin Road
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Verboort Road
2 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road
2297 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Circle
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Jackson School Road
82 m · 6 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2229 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 26 East: Portland
2070 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornelius Pass Road
2031 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Continue on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
7.8 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Saint Helens.
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.
Lower Columbia River Highway
Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
7.8 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Saint Helens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Saint Helens?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
North Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from McMinnville and 31.2 miles from Saint Helens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Saint Helens.
Stop Ideas Near North Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Mayor City of Beaverton
Beaverton Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plains.
Manning, Oregon
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Saint Helens. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.87 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Helens (-122.80649, 45.864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.95 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
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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