Origin
Monmouth, OR
Night in Monmouth on Friday
Local time
11:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth, 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
34m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth, OR
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McMinnville, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 26 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, Pacific Highway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on North Pacific Highway West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 26 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pacific Highway West is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near OR 99W / Pacific Avenue North.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monmouth, OR to McMinnville, OR is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99W / Pacific Avenue North
Turn left onto OR 99W / Pacific Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pacific Highway West | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| South Pacific Highway West | 5 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Baker Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Trade Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Baker Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Pacific Highway West
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth, OR and McMinnville, OR.
1
Start on OR 194
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street East
2
Turn left onto OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on OR 99W
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto OR 99W
145 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
5
Continue on OR 99W
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
6
Continue on OR 99W
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OR 99W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
North Pacific Highway West
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Trade Street
9
Continue on OR 99W
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pacific Highway West
10
Continue on OR 99W
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Baker Street
11
Continue on OR 99W
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Baker Street
12
Continue on OR 99W
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast Baker Street
13
Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
11:19 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
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
34m 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 Monmouth, OR to McMinnville, OR covers 26 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pacific Highway West, South Pacific Highway West, Pacific Highway West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Monmouth, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 Monmouth, OR to McMinnville, OR is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OR 99W / Pacific Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (OR 99W / South Pacific Highway West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (Northeast 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monmouth, OR to McMinnville, 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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