How far is Woodburn, OR from McMinnville, OR?
The driving distance from Woodburn, OR to McMinnville, OR is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodburn and McMinnville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn and McMinnville.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
1753 ft · 48 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
798 ft · 34 sec · North Settlemier Avenue
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Turn left onto Newberg Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Newberg Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newberg Highway
36 m · 4 sec · Newberg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Newberg Highway
677 ft · 15 sec · Newberg Highway
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Continue on Butteville Road Northeast
1279 ft · 20 sec · Butteville Road Northeast
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Turn straight onto Hillsboro-Silverton Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hillsboro-Silverton Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillsboro-Silverton Highway Northeast
153 m · 8 sec · Hillsboro-Silverton Highway Northeast
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Turn straight onto French Prairie Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · French Prairie Road Northeast
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Continue on French Prairie Road Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · French Prairie Road Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto McKay Road Northeast
1.8 mi · 2 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 Woodburn 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.
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.13 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodburn and Partly Sunny near McMinnville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodburn to McMinnville?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Woodburn and 15.3 miles from McMinnville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodburn and Partly Sunny near McMinnville.
Stop Ideas Near Newberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and McMinnville. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.91 km).
#1 Woodburn
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 26,175 |
| Coordinates | 45.1437300, -122.8553700 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
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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