How far is McMinnville, OR from Tualatin, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Tualatin, OR is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.09 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.31 mi
39.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 6:07 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Wed, May 6, 6:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-06T17:22
Arrive Tualatin
Wed, May 6, 6:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McMinnville
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newberg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
14 mi
00h 22m
To Tualatin
14 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    127 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1152 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Pacific Highway
4.68 mi · 17%
Pacific Highway West
4.5 mi · 16%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.19 mi · 15%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.15 mi · 15%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
4.08 mi · 15%
Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.22 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Pacific Highway

Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

4.6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberg
00h 22m from McMinnville
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from McMinnville and 14 miles from Tualatin.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McMinnville and Partly Sunny near Tualatin.

Stop Ideas Near Newberg

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 Newberg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 11.4 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
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

30 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

34 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Tualatin. Straight-line distance: 24.31 mi (39.12 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Tualatin

City in Oregon, USA

Population27,481
Coordinates45.3840100, -122.7639900
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Tualatin (-122.76399, 45.38401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.28 $10.57
Premium $5.57 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $6.37 $6.30 $12.60

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Tualatin. The current time is 17:22:57.

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.