How far is McMinnville, OR from Sweet Home, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Sweet Home, OR is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
73.86 mi
01h 47m
Flight
60.55 mi
97.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.44 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.87 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Home
Fri, May 1, 5:07 AM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Fri, May 1, 6:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-01T03:19
Arrive Sweet Home
Fri, May 1, 5:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Adair Village
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
36.9 mi
00h 53m
To Sweet Home
37 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Sweet Home.

  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

    Turn left onto Southwest Baker Street

    1510 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Baker Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Trade Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · North Trade Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Pacific Highway West

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · South Pacific Highway West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Independence Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1719 ft · 55 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    2309 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    159 m · 10 sec · 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    919 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    591 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    12.4 mi · 19 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Santiam Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2025 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pacific Highway West
17.4 mi · 24%
Santiam Highway Southeast
12.4 mi · 17%
South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 17%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 16%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pacific Highway West

Continue on Pacific Highway West

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adair Village
00h 53m from McMinnville
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Mostly Sunny near Sweet Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Sweet Home?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Adair Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from McMinnville and 37 miles from Sweet Home.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.92 one way or $25.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adair Village

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

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

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

33 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Toledo, Oregon

58 mi away
1805 NW Highway 20

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Sweet Home. Straight-line distance: 60.55 mi (97.44 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Sweet Home

#2 Sweet Home

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,021
Coordinates44.3976200, -122.7362000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Sweet Home (-122.7362, 44.39762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $12.92
Round trip
$25.84
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.92 $25.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.93 $27.86
Premium $5.57 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.37 $16.62 $33.23

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Sweet Home. The current time is 03:19:21.

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.