Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Late night in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast King Road, Southeast 129th Avenue, Southeast 122nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 51.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast King Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast King Road | — | — |
| Southeast 129th Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast 122nd Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast Sunnyside Road | — | — |
| Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| Aurora | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southeast King Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2
Turn sharp left onto Southeast King Road
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast King Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast 129th Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast 129th Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 129th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 129th Avenue
5
Continue on Southeast 122nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 122nd Avenue
6
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
8
Turn left onto I 205 South: Oregon City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 205 South: Oregon City
9
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
509 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
11
Continue on I 5 South: Salem
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
12
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Aurora
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Aurora
14
Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
15
Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Yergen Road Northeast
16
Continue on McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
McKay Road Northeast
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road Northeast
18
Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
19
Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
20
Take the exit slight right
427 ft
·
14 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
22
Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
23
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
24
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
25
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
26
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
27
Turn left onto Northeast Johnson Street
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
28
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
29
Turn right onto Northeast Baker Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
30
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Happy Valley, OR · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Happy Valley, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.34 one way
$20.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast King Road, Southeast 129th Avenue, Southeast 122nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Happy Valley, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 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.
The drive from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Happy Valley, OR to McMinnville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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