How far is Saint Helens, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and McMinnville.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 53 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Continue on Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 West: Seaside
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Jackson School Road
1455 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Jackson School Road
2957 ft · 60 sec · Northwest Jackson School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Scotch Church Road
6 m · 1 sec · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Scotch Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Zion Church Road
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Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Centerville Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Exit the rotary onto Northwest Verboort Road
2312 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Verboort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest Martin Road
83 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northwest Martin Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Martin Road
91 m · 4 sec · Northwest Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Highway 47
86 m · 4 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Highway 47
74 m · 3 sec · Northwest Highway 47
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Turn slight right onto Quince Street
2066 ft · 1 min · Quince Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on Front Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Maple Street
2671 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Yamhill Street
2623 ft · 1 min · North Yamhill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1728 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Meadow Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Meadow Lake Road
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Turn left onto Westside Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Northeast Baker Street
3146 ft · 1 min · Northeast Baker Street
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Pacific Highway West
61 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
32 m · 5 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 Saint Helens and McMinnville.
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.
Lower Columbia River Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.91 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.
Sunny leaving Saint Helens and Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Helens to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
North Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Saint Helens and 31.6 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Helens and Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near North Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Mayor City of Beaverton
Beaverton Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plains.
Manning, Oregon
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.87 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
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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