How far is Gresham, OR from Damascus, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Damascus, OR is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
7.34 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.72 mi
9.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.72 mi
Kilometers
9.21 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.82 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-11T18:58
Arrive Damascus
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
3.7 mi
00h 07m
To Damascus
3.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

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

    963 ft · 34 sec · West Powell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Hood Avenue

    867 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Hood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Roberts Avenue

    3252 ft · 1 min · Southeast Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast Regner Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Regner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 222nd Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Southeast 222nd Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Highway 212

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Highway 212

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 222nd Drive
3.03 mi · 41%
Southeast Regner Road
2.13 mi · 29%
Southeast Highway 212
1.2 mi · 16%
Southeast Roberts Avenue
0.62 mi · 8%
West Powell Boulevard
0.18 mi · 2%
Southeast Hood Avenue
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 222nd Drive

Continue on Southeast 222nd Drive

3.03 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 07m from Gresham
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gresham and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 3.7 miles from Gresham and 3.7 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gresham and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

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 12.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,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 Damascus. Straight-line distance: 5.72 mi (9.21 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Damascus (-122.45898, 45.41762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.57
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.29 $2.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.39 $2.78
Premium $5.57 $1.45 $2.89
Diesel $6.37 $1.66 $3.31

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Damascus. The current time is 18:58:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.