Origin
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to McMinnville, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
This 45.4-mile drive from Albany to McMinnville, Oregon, is a quick one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the journey, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $9, making it an economical option. Given the short duration and distance, this route is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the Pacific Coast region. You'll be staying within Oregon for this entire journey, moving from one part of the state to another.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.7 miles from Albany, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on include North Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, and Northwest Springhill Drive. The longest stretch without a turn is 12.6 miles on North Pacific Highway West, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before you encounter more frequent directional changes. This drive will feel more like navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit, requiring your attention to local road conditions and turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pacific Highway West is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Turn left onto US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Northwest Independence Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Suver Road
Turn left onto Suver Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Turn right onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
23 mi into trip
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~34m in
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OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Northwest Springhill Drive | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Suver Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Corvallis Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Baker Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Pacific Highway West
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
311 ft
·
13 sec
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2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto US 20
433 ft
·
14 sec
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Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
3
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Albany-Corvallis Highway
4
Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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Northwest Springhill Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Northwest Independence Highway
6
Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Corvallis Road
7
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Suver Road
8
Turn right onto OR 99W
6.9 mi
·
9 min
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South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Pacific Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
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South Pacific Highway West
12
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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South Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
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North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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South Trade Street
16
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Pacific Highway West
17
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Southwest Baker Street
18
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest Baker Street
19
Continue on OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
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Southeast Baker Street
20
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
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Northeast 3rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 45.4 miles and takes just over an hour, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Albany in the morning will get you to McMinnville with plenty of daylight left for exploration. With no major highway stretches, you won't need to worry about long stretches without services, though it's always wise to have a full tank before you leave. Keep an eye out for the turns onto South Pacific Highway West and Northwest Springhill Drive, as these are key transitions on your way to McMinnville. Given the short distance, planning for specific stops isn't necessary, but you can easily pull over if you see something interesting.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.7 miles from Albany, OR, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMinnville, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, OR
This is one driving day of about 45.4 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Pacific Highway West for about 12.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Albany, OR · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McMinnville, OR
The final approach into McMinnville, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McMinnville, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Dallas, OR
23 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, Northwest Springhill Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Albany, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Northwest Independence Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Suver Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albany, OR to McMinnville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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