How far is Ontario, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Ontario, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 425.3 miles (684.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Ontario and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario and McMinnville.
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Start on South Oregon Street
8 m · 3 sec · South Oregon Street
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
208.1 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.4 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1154 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
130 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Take the exit slight right
1868 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2665 ft · 46 sec · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Turn left onto Northeast 1st Street
1 km · 1 min · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street
158 m · 16 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ontario and McMinnville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
208 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ontario and Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ontario to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 425.3 miles (684.4 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Ontario and 218.8 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 108 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.31 one way or $148.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ontario and McMinnville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ontario and Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boardman.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Pendleton, Oregon
Wishram
Walla Walla, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 317.3 mi (510.65 km).
#1 Ontario
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 44.0265500, -116.9629400 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast 3rd Street (-123.19872, 45.21001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $74.31 | $148.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $80.12 | $160.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $83.55 | $167.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $95.55 | $191.11 |
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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