How far is Silverton, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Silverton, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silverton and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton and McMinnville.
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Start on West Main Street
151 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto McClaine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street
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Continue on Silverton Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Howell Prairie Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Howell Prairie Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Hazelgreen Road Northeast
3.6 mi · 6 min · Hazelgreen Road Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto 55th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 55th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 54th Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Quail Street Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Quail Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Portland Road Northeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Portland Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 57 sec · Matheny Road North
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Stringtown Road
2260 ft · 38 sec · Southeast Stringtown Road
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Turn straight
120 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
803 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Amity-Dayton Highway
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Cruickshank Road
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Cruickshank Road
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Take the ramp left
94 m · 9 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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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 Silverton 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.
Southeast Lafayette Highway
Turn left onto Southeast Lafayette Highway
8.52 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton 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 Silverton to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Keizer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Silverton and 17.9 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverton and Mostly Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Keizer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keizer.
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 km).
#1 Silverton
Historic district in the United States
| Population | 10,617 |
| Coordinates | 45.0051200, -122.7831500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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