How far is Gresham, OR from Ashland, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Ashland, OR is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Ashland.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
1827 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
268.6 mi · 5 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ashland
1390 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road
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Turn left onto Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
756 ft · 37 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Lithia Way
39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Ashland.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
269 mi · 05h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Gresham and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Ashland?
The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Gresham and 148.9 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.04 one way or $104.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gresham and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 228.68 mi (368.02 km).
#1 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $52.04 | $104.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $66.91 | $133.81 |
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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