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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
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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.
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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
27.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Continue on D Street Northeast
136 m · 26 sec · D Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Front Street Northeast
976 ft · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Continue on Front Street Northeast
87 m · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Union Street Northeast
150 m · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast
135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge
2999 ft · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge
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Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Continue on Salem-Willamina Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
2344 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Ellendale Road
2629 ft · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
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Continue on East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Ellendale Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Washington Street
1918 ft · 39 sec · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Fairview Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Fairview Avenue
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Continue on South Kings Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kings Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Falls City Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Falls City Road
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Continue on Main Street North
3107 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.52 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 Falls City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 44.8662300, -123.4359400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-123.43594, 44.86623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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