How far is Gresham, OR from Falls City, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Falls City, OR is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
83.4 mi
02h 02m
Flight
65.57 mi
105.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.57 mi
Kilometers
105.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.4 mi
Kilometers
134.22 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Falls City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Woodburn
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
41.6 mi
01h 01m
To Falls City
41.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Falls City.

  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

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on D Street Northeast

    136 m · 26 sec · D Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

    976 ft · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    87 m · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

    150 m · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

    2999 ft · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    5 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas

    2344 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Ellendale Road

    2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Ellendale Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street

    1918 ft · 39 sec · Southwest Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Southwest Fairview Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Fairview Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Kings Valley Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kings Valley Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Falls City Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street North

    3107 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
28.7 mi · 34%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 10%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 10%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
5.04 mi · 6%
Salem-Willamina Highway
4.35 mi · 5%
South Kings Valley Highway
4.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodburn
01h 01m from Gresham
Leave By
2:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain near Falls City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Falls City?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Gresham and 41.8 miles from Falls City.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain near Falls City.

Stop Ideas Near Woodburn

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 Woodburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

2 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

27 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

32 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.52 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 Falls City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,056
Coordinates44.8662300, -123.4359400
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Falls City (-123.43594, 44.86623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $5.57 $16.36 $32.73
Diesel $6.37 $18.72 $37.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Falls City. The current time is 21:34:22.

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.