How far is Central Point, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Central Point, OR to Gresham, OR is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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.
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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 then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Point and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Point and Gresham.
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Start on Manzanita Street
64 m · 11 sec · Manzanita Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
762 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street
1313 ft · 28 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Rogue Valley Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway
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Continue on Rouge Valley Highway
728 ft · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway
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Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
1462 ft · 36 sec · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
252.2 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 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 Central Point and Gresham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
252 mi · 04h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Central Point and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Point to Gresham?
The road trip is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Central Point and 140.6 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.06 one way or $98.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Central Point and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Point and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 217.07 mi (349.34 km).
#1 Central Point
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.3759600, -122.9164300 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $49.06 | $98.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.90 | $105.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.09 | $126.17 |
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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