How far is Gresham, OR from Brookings, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Brookings, OR is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.52 mi
07h 34m
Flight
255.36 mi
410.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.36 mi
Kilometers
410.96 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.52 mi
Kilometers
573.77 km
Drive Time
07h 34m

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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 07h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T09:56
Arrive Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 5:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sutherlin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
178.2 mi
03h 47m
To Brookings
178.3 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Brookings Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Foster Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem

    1827 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    231.6 mi · 4 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

    90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Chetco Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
233 mi · 65%
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 20%
Route 101
10.2 mi · 3%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 2%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 2%
North Bank Road
6.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

232 mi · 04h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.1 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherlin
03h 47m from Gresham
Leave By
8:52 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gresham and Rain near Brookings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?

Sutherlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.2 miles from Gresham and 178.3 miles from Brookings.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.1 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 $62.28 one way or $124.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Gresham and Rain near Brookings.

Stop Ideas Near Sutherlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutherlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

73 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

73 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

75 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

75 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 255.36 mi (410.96 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Brookings

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,561
Coordinates42.0526100, -124.2839800
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.62 L · about $62.28
Round trip
$124.57
25.16 gal · 95.24 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $62.28 $124.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $67.15 $134.30
Premium $5.57 $70.02 $140.04
Diesel $6.37 $80.08 $160.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Brookings. The current time is 09:56:48.

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.