How far is Sandy, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Sandy, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight 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 01h 30m.
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 Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and McMinnville.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Proctor Boulevard
2325 ft · 1 min · Proctor Boulevard
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Orient Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Orient Drive
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Turn left onto Southeast Compton Road
3278 ft · 1 min · Southeast Compton Road
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Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
2038 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aurora
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast
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Continue on McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi · 4 min · McKay Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn left 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
3166 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
709 ft · 19 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Johnson Street
79 m · 7 sec · Northeast Johnson Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
2402 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street
79 m · 11 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 Sandy and McMinnville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southeast Highway 212
Turn straight onto Southeast Highway 212
11.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sandy and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Sandy and 32.1 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sandy and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
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Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.2 km).
#1 Sandy
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,566 |
| Coordinates | 45.3973400, -122.2614800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
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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