How far is Donald, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Donald, OR to Gresham, OR is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donald and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donald and Gresham.
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Start on Williams Street
20 m · 9 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
946 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Butteville Road Northeast
2676 ft · 1 min · Butteville Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 2 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Take the exit left toward I 5 North: Portland
9.6 mi · 11 min
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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 Donald 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.
I 205 North
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16.4 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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Donald and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donald to Gresham?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Donald and 18.6 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Donald and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
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
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon City.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donald and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).
#1 Donald
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 45.2223400, -122.8392600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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