How far is Gresham, OR from Estacada, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Estacada, OR is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.17 mi
24.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18 mi
Kilometers
28.97 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estacada
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T16:06
Arrive Estacada
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
9 mi
00h 15m
To Estacada
9 mi
00h 15m

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
35°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Roberts Drive

    1404 ft · 43 sec · Southeast Roberts Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Hogan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southeast Hogan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 242nd Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Southeast 242nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212

    2640 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Highway 212

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast 232nd Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast 232nd Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clackamas Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Clackamas Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 2nd Avenue

    1331 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street

    110 m · 10 sec · South Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 1st Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · East 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clackamas Highway
9.04 mi · 50%
Southeast 242nd Avenue
3.03 mi · 17%
Southeast 232nd Drive
1.89 mi · 11%
Southeast Hogan Road
1.75 mi · 10%
Southeast Roberts Avenue
0.75 mi · 4%
Southeast Highway 212
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Clackamas Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clackamas Highway

9.04 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 15m from Gresham
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gresham and Rain near Estacada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9 miles from Gresham and 9 miles from Estacada.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 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 near Estacada.

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.
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 7.2 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
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 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
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,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 Estacada. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.42 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Estacada

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,193
Coordinates45.2895700, -122.3337000
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Estacada (-122.3337, 45.28957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.24
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.36 $6.73
Premium $5.57 $3.51 $7.01
Diesel $6.37 $4.01 $8.02

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 Estacada. The current time is 16:06:58.

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.