How far is Springfield, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and McMinnville.
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Start on Pioneer Parkway East
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway East
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Turn left onto Q Street
1119 ft · 25 sec · Q Street
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Take the ramp straight toward West Q Street Ramp
644 ft · 16 sec · West Q Street Ramp
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Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
2573 ft · 40 sec · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Portland
3102 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway
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Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
12.6 mi · 15 min · North Pacific Highway West
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Continue on South Trade Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · South Trade Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1469 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Southwest Baker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Baker Street
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Continue on Southeast Baker Street
3034 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 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 Springfield 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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Springfield and 47.5 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Springfield and Light Rain Likely near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.17 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
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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