How far is Canby, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Canby, OR to Gresham, OR is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.61 mi
33.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.61 mi
Kilometers
33.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Return by in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canby
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Canby
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Clackamas
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

From Canby
13 mi
00h 21m
To Gresham
12.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ivy Street

    78 m · 14 sec · North Ivy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Highway 99E

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 99E

  4. 4

    Continue on South McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    586 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon City Bridge

    769 ft · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive

    687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 205 North

    84 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 205 North

    709 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Abernethy Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canby 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Abernethy Bridge
8.68 mi · 34%
South Highway 99E
5.23 mi · 20%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 13%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 10%
South McLoughlin Boulevard
2.39 mi · 9%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Abernethy Bridge

Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

8.68 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 21m from Canby
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canby and Slight Chance Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Canby and 12.9 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canby and Slight Chance Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Clackamas

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 Clackamas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.7 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 9.1 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 9.6 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 8.3 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 Clackamas.

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canby and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 km).

Canby

#1 Canby

City in Oregon, USA

Population18,027
Coordinates45.2629000, -122.6925900
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: North Ivy Street (-122.692612, 45.262891)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.57 $5.07 $10.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.79 $11.59

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Canby and Gresham. The current time is 01:13:48.

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.