How far is Cedar Mill, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Cedar Mill, OR to Gresham, OR is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.31 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.47 mi
29.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.74 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 6:25 PM PDT
Return by in Cedar Mill
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Mill
2026-04-22T17:47
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 6:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Mill
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Cedar Mill
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Gresham
12.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Mill and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Cornell Road

    955 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Cornell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest Murray Boulevard

    1880 ft · 59 sec · Northwest Murray Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 26 East: Portland

    1581 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Mill 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 26%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 19%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 17%
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.06 mi · 8%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
I 84 East
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Banfield Freeway

Continue on Banfield Freeway

6.56 mi · 00h 09m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 19m from Cedar Mill
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cedar Mill and Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Mill to Gresham?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Cedar Mill and 12.8 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cedar Mill and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 3.2 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 3.5 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 8 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Mill and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.72 km).

Cedar Mill

#1 Cedar Mill

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon

Population14,546
Coordinates45.5248400, -122.8109300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.81101, 45.524849)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.81
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.41 $8.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $5.57 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $6.37 $5.67 $11.33

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 Cedar Mill and Gresham. The current time is 17:47:29.

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.