Origin
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Friday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, OR to Bethany, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, OR
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Bethany, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMinnville, OR to Bethany, OR covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tualatin Valley Highway, Westside Road, Northwest Sunset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Tualatin Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 40.5 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.
Tualatin Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Northwest Meadow Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (OR 47 / North Yamhill Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
OR 47 / North Yamhill Street
Turn left onto OR 47 / North Yamhill Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge onto US 26 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Cornelius Pass Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward Cornelius Pass Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tualatin Valley Highway | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| Westside Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Zion Church Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Martin Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Scotch Church Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northwest West Union Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tualatin Valley Highway
— 17.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Bethany, OR.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
3
Turn slight left onto Northeast Baker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Baker Street
4
Continue on Westside Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Road
5
Turn right onto Northwest Meadow Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Meadow Lake Road
6
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn left onto OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Yamhill Street
8
Continue on OR 47
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
9
Continue on OR 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Maple Street
10
Continue on OR 47
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
11
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
12
Continue on OR 47
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on OR 47
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Quince Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Martin Road
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwest Martin Road
15
Continue on Northwest Martin Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Martin Road
16
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Verboort Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwest Verboort Road
17
Continue on Northwest Verboort Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Northwest Verboort Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
283 ft
·
3 sec
·
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
19
Continue on Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Cornelius Schefflin Road
20
Continue on Northwest Zion Church Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Zion Church Road
21
Continue on Northwest Scotch Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Scotch Church Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Jackson School Road
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
23
Continue on Northwest Jackson School Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
24
Take the ramp onto Northwest Jackson School Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Northwest Jackson School Road
Toward US 26 East: Portland
25
Merge onto US 26
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 62
Toward Cornelius Pass Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto OR 127
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
29
Turn straight onto Northwest West Union Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest West Union Road
30
Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northwest 185th Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Northwest 185th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from McMinnville, OR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethany, OR
The final approach into Bethany, 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
$8.07 one way
$16.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bethany, OR
Late night in Bethany on Friday
Local time
3:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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 1m 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 McMinnville, OR to Bethany, OR covers 40.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tualatin Valley Highway, Westside Road, Northwest Sunset Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from McMinnville, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.07 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 40.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Northwest Meadow Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (OR 47 / North Yamhill Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from McMinnville, OR to Bethany, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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