How far is Gervais, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Gervais, OR to Gresham, OR is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.73 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.2 mi
56.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.2 mi
Kilometers
56.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM PDT
Return by in Gervais
Tue, May 12, 7:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gervais
2026-05-12T16:59
Arrive Gresham
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gervais
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
Rivergrove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gervais
22.8 mi
00h 30m
To Gresham
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gervais and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gervais and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fir Avenue

    40 m · 11 sec · Fir Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    755 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Avenue

    2312 ft · 1 min · Ivy Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Butteville Road Northeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Butteville Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newberg Highway

    3 m · 1 sec · Newberg Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Newberg Highway

    3096 ft · 1 min · Newberg Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gervais 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 38%
I 5 North
16.7 mi · 36%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 7%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 6%
Butteville Road Northeast
2.53 mi · 6%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rivergrove
00h 30m from Gervais
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gervais and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gervais to Gresham?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Rivergrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Gervais and 22.9 miles from Gresham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gervais and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Rivergrove

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 Rivergrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.6 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rivergrove.

RAIL

Oregon City station

11 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gervais and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 35.2 mi (56.65 km).

Gervais

#1 Gervais

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,774
Coordinates45.1081800, -122.8976000
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.897591, 45.108174)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $5.57 $8.96 $17.92
Diesel $6.37 $10.25 $20.50

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gervais and Gresham. The current time is 16:59:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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