How far is McMinnville, OR from Silverton, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Silverton, OR is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Silverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Silverton.
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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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Turn right onto Southeast Cruickshank Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Southeast Cruickshank Road
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Continue on Southeast Cruickshank Road
101 m · 6 sec · Southeast Cruickshank Road
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Turn straight onto Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
803 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Stringtown Road
2652 ft · 48 sec · Southeast Stringtown Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Keep slight right
88 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 55 sec · Matheny Road North
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Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Turn straight onto Portland Road Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Portland Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Quail Street Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Quail Street Northeast
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Continue on 54th Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 55th Avenue Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto Hazelgreen Road Northeast
6.7 mi · 10 min · Hazelgreen Road Northeast
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Continue on Pine Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pine Street Northeast
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Turn right onto North James Street
98 m · 13 sec · North James Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
2687 ft · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Silverton.
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.
Southeast Lafayette Highway
Turn right onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.47 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Silverton?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Keizer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from McMinnville and 17.1 miles from Silverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Silverton.
Stop Ideas Near Keizer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keizer.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Silverton. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silverton (-122.78315, 45.00512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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