How far is Aurora, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Aurora, OR to Gresham, OR is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
29.65 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.27 mi
39.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.27 mi
Kilometers
39.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.72 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Fri, May 1, 7:26 AM PDT
Return by in Aurora
Fri, May 1, 8:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-01T06:37
Arrive Gresham
Fri, May 1, 7:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
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
Gladstone
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Aurora
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Gresham
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Highway East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East

    1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  6. 6

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1471 ft · 36 sec · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2081 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    53 m · 7 sec · 15th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McLoughlin Boulevard

    119 m · 14 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
8.29 mi · 28%
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 18%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 11%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 9%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi · 8%
Pacific Highway East
2.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

8 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 24m from Aurora
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Gresham?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Aurora and 14.9 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Partly Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Gladstone

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 Gladstone and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

2 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

18 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

29 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 24.27 mi (39.06 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,039
Coordinates45.2309500, -122.7559300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Highway East (-122.755908, 45.230945)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.40
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.60 $11.21
Premium $5.57 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $6.37 $6.68 $13.37

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Gresham. The current time is 06:37:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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