Origin
McMinnville, OR
Late night in McMinnville on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.1 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 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Trip Overview
The drive from McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Baker Street, Northeast 5th Street, Northeast Johnson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 52.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Baker Street 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 McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 1h 11m 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 McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Baker Street | — | — |
| Northeast 5th Street | — | — |
| Northeast Johnson Street | — | — |
| Northeast 3rd Street | — | — |
| Northeast Three Mile Lane | — | — |
| Southeast Three Mile Lane | — | — |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | — | — |
| Pacific Highway West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northeast Baker Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, OR and Happy Valley, OR.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
194 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street
522 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northeast Baker Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Turn right onto Northeast Johnson Street
525 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 straight
46 ft
·
1 sec
8
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
10
Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
11
Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
12
Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
14
Continue on River Road Northeast
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 left toward I 5 North: Portland
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
20
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
22
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Sunnyside Road
24
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 122nd Avenue
25
Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 129th Avenue
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
10 ft
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
27
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from McMinnville, OR · 35m 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 McMinnville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Happy Valley, OR
The final approach into Happy Valley, 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
$10.38 one way
$20.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
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 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
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
Happy Valley, OR
Late night in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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 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 11m 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 Happy Valley, OR covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Baker Street, Northeast 5th Street, Northeast Johnson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $10.38 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 McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 1h 11m 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 McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMinnville, OR to Happy Valley, 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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