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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.16 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.48 mi
44.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Donald.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.81 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM PDT
Return by in Donald
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donald
2026-04-15T10:01
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donald
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Donald
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Gresham
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Street

    20 m · 9 sec · Williams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    946 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butteville Road Northeast

    2676 ft · 1 min · Butteville Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 5 North: Portland

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donald and Gresham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 46%
I 5 North
9.57 mi · 26%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 9%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 7%
Ehlen Road Northeast
1.71 mi · 5%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Continue straight

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 26m from Donald
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.2 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 11.4 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 14.8 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donald and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).

Donald

#1 Donald

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates45.2223400, -122.8392600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Street (-122.839299, 45.22235)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.97
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Donald and Gresham. The current time is 10:01:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.