How far is Gresham, OR from Astoria, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Astoria, OR is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.73 mi
02h 26m
Flight
82.52 mi
132.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.52 mi
Kilometers
132.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.73 mi
Kilometers
170.16 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T20:36
Arrive Astoria
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
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
Rainier
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
52.8 mi
01h 13m
To Astoria
52.9 mi
01h 13m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive

    1025 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview

    921 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oregon Way

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria

    1158 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Leif Erickson Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Marine Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · Marine Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    57 m · 7 sec · 16th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Duane Street

    1533 ft · 56 sec · Duane Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    75 m · 12 sec · 11th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    54 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
43.6 mi · 41%
Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 41%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 5%
WA 432 West
3.96 mi · 4%
Oregon Way
2.46 mi · 2%
Leif Erickson Drive
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lower Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway

43.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rainier
01h 13m from Gresham
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Rainier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Gresham and 52.9 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rainier

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 Rainier and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

6 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

51 mi away
47000 Highway 26
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

54 mi away
44573 Highway 26
RAIL

Vancouver station

55 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 82.52 mi (132.81 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $18.47
Round trip
$36.93
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.47 $36.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.91 $39.82
Premium $5.57 $20.76 $41.52
Diesel $6.37 $23.75 $47.49

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 Astoria. The current time is 20:36:28.

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.