Origin
Lents, OR
Night in Lents on Friday
Local time
11:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lents, 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 10m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
McMinnville, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I 205, I 5, and Newberg-Dundee Bypass, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within Oregon, both situated in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a mixed driving profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more local road travel. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this trip if you're looking for a relatively quick and efficient journey between these two Oregon locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 49% of it utilizing major highways. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 16.6 miles on I 205, which provides a sense of consistent forward momentum. As you progress, the drive will transition from interstate cruising to navigating bypass routes and local connectors. This means you'll experience varying speed limits and traffic patterns, moving from higher-speed freeway driving to more moderate speeds on the Newberg-Dundee Bypass. Be prepared for these shifts in the road's character as you make your way toward McMinnville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast Woodstock Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
37.3 mi into trip
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~47m in
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OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass
Turn left onto OR 18 / Newberg-Dundee Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
27.1 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| McKay Road Northeast | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 16.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lents, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Foster Road
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
2
Turn left
239 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
287 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 205
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
8
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 5
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 5
Toward Aurora
10
Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
11
Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Yergen Road Northeast
12
Continue on McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
McKay Road Northeast
13
At end of road, turn right onto OR 219
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road Northeast
14
Continue on OR 219
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
15
Turn left onto OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit onto OR 18
425 ft
·
13 sec
·
OR 18
17
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
18
Turn left onto OR 18; OR 233
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
19
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
20
Take the exit onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
OR 18SP
21
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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Southeast Three Mile Lane
22
Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
23
Turn left onto OR 157
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
24
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
25
Turn right onto OR 99W
260 ft
·
10 sec
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Northeast Baker Street
26
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
27
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Lents, OR · 33m 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Lents, 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
$10.48 one way
$20.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
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
Night in McMinnville on Friday
Local time
11:50 PM
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
19 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 10m 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 Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, I 5, Newberg-Dundee Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Lents, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles (I 205): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lents, OR to McMinnville, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
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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