How far is Altamont, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Altamont, OR to Gresham, OR is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Gresham.
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Start on Crater Lake Parkway
33 m · 8 sec · Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on Crater Lake Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 49 sec · Westfir Road
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Turn right onto OR 58
23.4 mi · 32 min · OR 58
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Continue on Highway 58
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Willamette Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Willamette Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Altamont and Light Rain near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Gresham?
The road trip is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Altamont and 137.9 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.71 one way or $99.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Altamont and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
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Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 230.03 mi (370.19 km).
#1 Altamont
City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 19,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.2068100, -121.7372200 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $49.71 | $99.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.59 | $107.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.88 | $111.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.91 | $127.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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