How far is Boardman, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Boardman, OR to Gresham, OR is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
152.4 mi
02h 30m
Flight
133.94 mi
215.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.94 mi
Kilometers
215.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.4 mi
Kilometers
245.27 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Tue, May 12, 5:37 PM PDT
Return by in Boardman
Tue, May 12, 8:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boardman
2026-05-12T15:07
Arrive Gresham
Tue, May 12, 5:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boardman
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
The Dalles
OR

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

From Boardman
75.9 mi
01h 15m
To Gresham
76.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Boardman Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    132 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    147.9 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Columbia River Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

    1267 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

    1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boardman 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
148 mi · 97%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Northeast Halsey Street
0.75 mi
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi
North Main Street
0.34 mi
Northeast 238th Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

148 mi · 02h 44m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Dalles
01h 15m from Boardman
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Boardman and 76.5 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near The Dalles

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Dalles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Dalles.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

1 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

26 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boardman and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.56 km).

Boardman

#1 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,794
Coordinates45.8398600, -119.7005800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Boardman Avenue Northeast (-119.700625, 45.840055)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $5.57 $29.95 $59.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.25 $68.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Boardman and Gresham. The current time is 15:07:01.

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.