How far is Gresham, OR from Clackamas, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Clackamas, OR is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.48 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.19 mi
14.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.19 mi
Kilometers
14.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.48 mi
Kilometers
21.7 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clackamas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Clackamas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
6.7 mi
00h 13m
To Clackamas
6.8 mi
00h 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
57°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus

    1514 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Highway 212

    143 m · 20 sec · Southeast Highway 212

  11. 11

    Turn left onto OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland

    22 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 27%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 20%
Southeast 94th Avenue
2.61 mi · 19%
I 205 South
2.61 mi · 19%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 7%
Southeast 174th Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 94th Avenue

Merge slight left

4.88 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 13m from Gresham
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Rain near Clackamas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Gresham and 6.8 miles from Clackamas.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley

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 Happy Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Happy Valley.

RAIL

Oregon City station

10 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

14 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

24 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Clackamas. Straight-line distance: 9.19 mi (14.79 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Clackamas

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

Population6,965
Coordinates45.4076200, -122.5703700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Clackamas (-122.57037, 45.40762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.56 $5.12
Premium $5.57 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.37 $3.06 $6.11

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 Clackamas. The current time is 20:26:56.

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.