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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oregon, USA
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 Astoria and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Gresham.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Exchange Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marine Drive
2634 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive
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Continue on Leif Erickson Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
1079 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Oregon Way
2.6 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way
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Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn slight left
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Continue on North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Astoria 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainier.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Manning, Oregon
Elsie, Oregon
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 82.52 mi (132.81 km).
#1 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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