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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.38 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.48 mi
44.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.48 mi
Kilometers
44.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.16 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donald
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T11:53
Arrive Donald
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Oregon City
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
18.6 mi
00h 28m
To Donald
18.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW

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.

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Aurora

    878 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ehlen Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ehlen Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Butteville Road Northeast

    2676 ft · 1 min · Butteville Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    946 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
10.1 mi · 27%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 23%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 23%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 10%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 7%
Ehlen Road Northeast
1.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon City
00h 28m from Gresham
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oregon City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.2 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 11.4 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 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 13.4 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 Oregon City.

RAIL

Oregon City station

1 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

20 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Donald. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Donald

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates45.2223400, -122.8392600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Donald (-122.83926, 45.22234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Donald. The current time is 11:53:15.

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.