How far is Astoria, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Astoria, OR to Gresham, OR is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.42 mi
02h 02m
Flight
82.52 mi
132.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.52 mi
Kilometers
132.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.42 mi
Kilometers
169.65 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM PDT
Return by in Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-22T19:03
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rainier
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Astoria
52.6 mi
01h 01m
To Gresham
52.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marine Drive

    2634 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle

    1079 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon Way

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tennant Way

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    3159 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Gresham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 41%
I 5 South
29.2 mi · 28%
I 205 South
14.7 mi · 14%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 4%
Tennant Way
3.11 mi · 3%
Oregon Way
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rainier
01h 01m from Astoria
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Astoria 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 Astoria to Gresham?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Astoria and 52.8 miles from Gresham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Astoria and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Rainier

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainier.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

6 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

51 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

54 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

55 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 82.52 mi (132.81 km).

Astoria

#1 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.831407, 46.187882)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.84
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.42 $36.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.86 $39.71
Premium $5.57 $20.71 $41.41
Diesel $6.37 $23.68 $47.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Gresham. The current time is 19:03:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.