How far is Gresham, OR from Clatskanie, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Clatskanie, OR is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.94 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.95 mi
90.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.95 mi
Kilometers
90.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.17 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clatskanie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Clatskanie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Columbia City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
35.4 mi
00h 47m
To Clatskanie
35.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast True Haak Street

    157 m · 15 sec · Southeast True Haak Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    802 ft · 27 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Nehalem Street

    623 ft · 17 sec · South Nehalem Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
43.6 mi · 61%
Lower Columbia River Highway
11.4 mi · 16%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 7%
WA 432 West
3.96 mi · 6%
Oregon Way
2.46 mi · 3%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia City
00h 47m from Gresham
Leave By
3:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Clatskanie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Columbia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Gresham and 35.5 miles from Clatskanie.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia City

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 Columbia City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kiwanis Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Kiwanis Park

Battle Ground , WA
422 SW 2nd Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.3/5 378 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

FedEx Drop Box

Battle Ground , WA
109 SW 1st St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Shipping service,Shipping and mailing service
City of Battle Ground
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Battle Ground

Battle Ground , WA
109 SW 1st St, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Battle Ground Community Center

Battle Ground , WA
912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.6/5 83 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia City.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

29 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

30 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

38 mi away
47000 Highway 26
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Clatskanie. Straight-line distance: 55.95 mi (90.05 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Clatskanie

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,832
Coordinates46.1012200, -123.2067900
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Clatskanie (-123.20679, 46.10122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.35 $26.69
Premium $5.57 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $6.37 $15.92 $31.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Clatskanie. The current time is 06:12:43.

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.