How far is Gresham, OR from Aloha, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Aloha, OR is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.84 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.1 mi
33.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.1 mi
Kilometers
33.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.84 mi
Kilometers
48.02 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Aloha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Gresham
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Aloha
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1539 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

    1061 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue

    16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 23%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 16%
US 26 West
4.76 mi · 16%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.59 mi · 9%
I 5 South
1.52 mi · 5%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Banfield Freeway

Continue on Banfield Freeway

6.75 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 22m from Gresham
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Aloha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Gresham and 15.7 miles from Aloha.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 2.1 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 2.4 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 7.7 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.95 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Aloha

#2 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.40
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.60 $11.21
Premium $5.57 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $6.37 $6.68 $13.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Aloha. The current time is 21:00:51.

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.