How far is Columbia City, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Columbia City, OR to Gresham, OR is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia City and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Gresham.
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Start on Front Place
8 m · 6 sec · Front Place
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Turn left onto I Street
1142 ft · 42 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
10 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 22 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Northwest Yeon Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Yeon Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, US 30: The Dalles, Seattle
1445 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto Stadium Freeway
2487 ft · 42 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 South, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, US 30 East: The Dalles
11.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 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 Columbia 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.
Northwest Saint Helens Road
Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Columbia City 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 Columbia City to Gresham?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Oak Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Columbia City and 23.7 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Columbia City and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Hills.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.44 km).
#1 Columbia City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 45.8901100, -122.8070500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
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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