McMinnville to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.6 miles 274.6 km · straight line
211.6 miles actual route 340.6 km · driving distance
4h 26min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is McMinnville from Seattle?

The distance from McMinnville to Seattle is 170.6 miles (274.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNE of McMinnville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.6 miles, taking about 4h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — McMinnville in Oregon and Seattle in Washington.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for McMinnville and Seattle. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from McMinnville to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 26min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 19min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 13min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McMinnville & Seattle

Quick Facts

McMinnville
45.21°N, 123.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
47m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM