How far is Baker City, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Baker City, OR to Gresham, OR is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker City and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker City and Gresham.
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Start on 4th Street
2471 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbell Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Campbell Street
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Take the ramp left
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
135.5 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
151.6 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1267 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive
1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 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 Baker City 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
152 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Baker City 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 Baker City to Gresham?
The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Boardman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Baker City and 147 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.24 one way or $102.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baker City and Partly Sunny near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Boardman
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 Boardman.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Pendleton, Oregon
Wishram
Walla Walla, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker City and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 229.53 mi (369.4 km).
#1 Baker City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,809 |
| Coordinates | 44.7748700, -117.8343800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| 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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $51.24 | $102.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.25 | $110.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.61 | $115.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.89 | $131.78 |
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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