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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria
1158 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Leif Erickson Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive
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Continue on Marine Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · Marine Drive
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Turn left onto 16th Street
57 m · 7 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
1533 ft · 56 sec · Duane Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
75 m · 12 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Astoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rainier.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Manning, Oregon
Elsie, Oregon
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 82.52 mi (132.81 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 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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