Origin
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, OR to Lents, 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
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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.
McMinnville, OR
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Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
Trip Overview
McMinnville to Lents is 52.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I-205, I-5, and the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. It's a relatively short trip, making it a good option for a quick journey or an add-on to a longer itinerary. Expect a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on major highways. With no planned stops and a short duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.8 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 the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced interstate travel, notably a continuous 16.4 miles on I-205. The drive transitions between these major arteries and sections of local roads, indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. As you progress, you'll notice the character of the drive shift from more open highway conditions to potentially more varied terrain as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a blend of efficient travel and more localized road segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 16.4 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 OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 25.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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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OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street
Navigation decision point
7
25.6 mi into trip
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~35m in
|
I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Portland
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
6
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| McKay Road Northeast | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Pacific Highway West | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Ehlen Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 16.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Lents, OR.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto OR 99W
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Turn right onto OR 157
524 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Johnson Street
5
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
6
Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Three Mile Lane
7
Take the ramp onto OR 18SP
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
OR 18SP
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18SP
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
OR 18SP
9
Merge onto OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
10
Continue on OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
11
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
12
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
13
At end of road, turn right onto OR 219
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
14
Continue on OR 219
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto McKay Road Northeast
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
McKay Road Northeast
16
Continue on Yergen Road Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Yergen Road Northeast
17
Continue on Ehlen Road Northeast
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ehlen Road Northeast
18
Take the exit onto I 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 205
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Southeast 96th Avenue
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 96th Avenue
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Southeast Foster Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
Southeast Foster Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from McMinnville, OR · 36m 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 26.4 miles from McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lents, OR
The final approach into Lents, 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
$10.52 one way
$21.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
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
Lents, OR
Late night in Lents on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°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 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 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 McMinnville, OR to Lents, OR covers 52.8 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 26.4 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 $10.52 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 25.6 miles (I 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McMinnville, OR to Lents, 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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