How far is Dayton, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Dayton, OR to Gresham, OR is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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.
Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Gresham.
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Start on Ferry Street
51 m · 11 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1472 ft · 25 sec · 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
906 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
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Turn right onto East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem
2296 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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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 Dayton 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.
Southwest Pacific Highway
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Dayton 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 Dayton to Gresham?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Metzger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Dayton and 31.1 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Dayton and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Metzger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metzger.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.07 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 45.2206700, -123.0762100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
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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