How far is Gresham, OR from Creswell, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Creswell, OR is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
131.38 mi
02h 45m
Flight
113 mi
181.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113 mi
Kilometers
181.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.38 mi
Kilometers
211.43 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creswell
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-05-12T15:38
Arrive Creswell
Tue, May 12, 6:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Turner
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
65.7 mi
01h 22m
To Creswell
65.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell

    1753 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KS - Creswell Connection #2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Oregon Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · East Oregon Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oregon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
106 mi · 81%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 6%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 6%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 3%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 02m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turner
01h 22m from Gresham
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Creswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Turner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Gresham and 65.7 miles from Creswell.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Creswell.

Stop Ideas Near Turner

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 Turner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Albany, Oregon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City of Albany, Oregon

Albany , OR
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

11 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

26 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Woodburn, OR

35 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

39 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.86 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.95
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.97 $45.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.77 $49.54
Premium $5.57 $25.83 $51.65
Diesel $6.37 $29.54 $59.08

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Creswell. The current time is 15:38:08.

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.