Trip from McMinnville, OR to Wilsonville, OR

Drive Time

43m

Distance

31.3 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 51m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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McMinnville, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMinnville, OR to Wilsonville, OR covers 31.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Newberg-Dundee Bypass, Southeast Dayton Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

15.6 miles from McMinnville, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 31.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street

Turn left onto OR 99W / Northeast Baker Street

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northeast 3rd Street

Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

15.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway

At end of road, turn right onto OR 219 / Northeast Saint Paul Highway

Navigation decision point

30.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | I 5

Take the exit onto I 5 toward Wilsonville Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 283 Toward Wilsonville Road

31.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	5.2 mi	6m
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
Northeast Saint Paul Highway	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 5.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Wilsonville, OR.

Start on Northeast 3rd Street

193 ft · 15 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn left onto OR 99W

521 ft · 10 sec · Northeast Baker Street

Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 5th Street

Turn right onto OR 157

524 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Johnson Street

Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Three Mile Lane

Take the ramp onto OR 18SP

47 ft · 1 sec · OR 18SP

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18SP

0.4 mi · 53 sec · OR 18SP

Merge onto OR 18

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

Continue on OR 18

4.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18

3.1 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway West

Turn left onto OR 18

4.2 mi · 5 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

At end of road, turn right onto OR 219

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

Continue on OR 219

1.6 mi · 2 min · River Road Northeast

Turn left onto McKay Road Northeast

3.4 mi · 3 min · McKay Road Northeast

Continue on Yergen Road Northeast

1.0 mi · 1 min · Yergen Road Northeast

Continue on Ehlen Road Northeast

2.6 mi · 3 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

Take the exit onto I 5

5.0 mi · 6 min · I 5

Toward I 5 North: Portland

Take the exit onto I 5

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 5

Exit 283 Toward Wilsonville Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Wilsonville Road

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Southwest Wilsonville Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Southwest Boones Ferry Road

Trip Plan

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 15.6 miles from McMinnville, OR, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 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 31.3 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.6 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilsonville, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McMinnville, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 McMinnville, OR

This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McMinnville, 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 I 5 for about 5.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.6 mi from McMinnville, OR · 23m into the drive

city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newberg, OR

16 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

King City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newberg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wilsonville, OR

The final approach into Wilsonville, 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 Wilsonville, 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

$6.23 one way

$12.46 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$6.58	$13.16
premium	$5.59	$6.88	$13.77
diesel	$5.64	$6.95	$13.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.4	$3.29	$1.50
Efficient EV	7.8	$2.74	$1.25
EV Truck/SUV	12.5	$4.38	$2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

McMinnville, OR

Afternoon in McMinnville on Monday

Local time

1:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Rain Showers

WSW 3 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:55AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Destination

Wilsonville, OR

Afternoon in Wilsonville on Monday

Local time

1:24 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Wilsonville, OR covers 31.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Newberg-Dundee Bypass, Southeast Dayton Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $6.23 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 route from McMinnville, OR to Wilsonville, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from McMinnville, OR to Wilsonville, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Wilsonville, OR

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

McMinnville, OR

Wilsonville, OR

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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