How far is Gresham, OR from Donald, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Donald, OR is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Donald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Donald.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
1827 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aurora
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ehlen Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Butteville Road Northeast
2676 ft · 1 min · Butteville Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
946 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
20 m · 3 sec · Williams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Donald.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southeast 94th Avenue
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gresham and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Donald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Donald?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Oregon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Gresham and 18.7 miles from Donald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Gresham and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Donald.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oregon City.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Donald. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).
#1 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donald
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 45.2223400, -122.8392600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donald (-122.83926, 45.22234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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