How far is Gresham, OR from Brownsville, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Brownsville, OR is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
101.5 mi
02h 11m
Flight
80.98 mi
130.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.5 mi
Kilometers
163.35 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:08 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 2:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T09:56
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:08 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hayesville
OR

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Gresham
50.7 mi
01h 05m
To Brownsville
50.8 mi
01h 05m

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
50°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1308 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    143 m · 8 sec · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 228

    1090 ft · 18 sec · Highway 228

  15. 15

    Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Bishop Way

    2330 ft · 45 sec · West Bishop Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2361 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
72.1 mi · 71%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 8%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 8%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 4%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.24 mi · 3%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

71.1 mi · 01h 23m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
01h 05m from Gresham
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Gresham and 50.8 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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 Hayesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

7 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

20 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

41 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

52 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 80.98 mi (130.33 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Brownsville

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,838
Coordinates44.3934600, -122.9848100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Brownsville (-122.98481, 44.39346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.11 $38.22
Premium $5.57 $19.93 $39.85
Diesel $6.37 $22.79 $45.58

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 Brownsville. The current time is 09:56:45.

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.