How far is McMinnville, OR from Woodburn, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Woodburn, OR is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 47m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Woodburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Woodburn.
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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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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Continue on River Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Turn left onto McKay Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · McKay Road Northeast
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Turn right onto French Prairie Road Northeast
5.2 mi · 8 min · French Prairie Road Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Hillsboro-Silverton Highway Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hillsboro-Silverton Highway Northeast
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Continue on Butteville Road Northeast
1279 ft · 20 sec · Butteville Road Northeast
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Continue on Newberg Highway
638 ft · 14 sec · Newberg Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newberg Highway
52 m · 5 sec · Newberg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Newberg Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Newberg Highway
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Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
798 ft · 29 sec · North Settlemier Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
1753 ft · 50 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Woodburn.
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.
French Prairie Road Northeast
Turn right onto French Prairie Road Northeast
5.17 mi · 00h 08m
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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving McMinnville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Woodburn?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from McMinnville and 15.5 miles from Woodburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around McMinnville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodburn.
Stop Ideas Near Newberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.91 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodburn
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 26,175 |
| Coordinates | 45.1437300, -122.8553700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodburn (-122.85537, 45.14373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
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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