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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Pacific Highway East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway East
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East
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Continue on Southwest 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 1st Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 99E
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E
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Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1471 ft · 36 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2081 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 15th Street
53 m · 7 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto McLoughlin Boulevard
119 m · 14 sec · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
1539 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 11 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 Aurora and Gresham.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladstone.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 24.27 mi (39.06 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 45.2309500, -122.7559300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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