How far is Gold Hill, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Gold Hill, OR to Gresham, OR is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.48 mi
04h 39m
Flight
214.09 mi
344.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.09 mi
Kilometers
344.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.48 mi
Kilometers
440.12 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM PDT
Return by in Gold Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold Hill
2026-04-19T04:29
Arrive Gresham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gold Hill
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gold Hill
136.1 mi
02h 19m
To Gresham
137.4 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold Hill and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Sams Valley Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1583 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    244 mi · 4 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
244 mi · 89%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 6%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 1%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue
1.54 mi · 1%
Sams Valley Highway
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

244 mi · 04h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 19m from Gold Hill
Leave By
7:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill to Gresham?

The road trip is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Gold Hill and 137.4 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.78 one way or $95.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gold Hill and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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 Cottage Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

538 Main St Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
538 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

220 5th Street Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
220 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold Hill and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 214.09 mi (344.55 km).

Gold Hill

#1 Gold Hill

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,297
Coordinates42.4317900, -123.0506000
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-123.050691, 42.431487)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.65 gal
36.53 L · about $47.78
Round trip
$95.55
19.3 gal · 73.06 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.5 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.78 $95.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.51 $103.02
Premium $5.57 $53.71 $107.42
Diesel $6.37 $61.43 $122.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gold Hill and Gresham. The current time is 04:29:25.

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.