How far is Gresham, OR from Fruitdale, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Fruitdale, OR is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Fruitdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Fruitdale.
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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
231.6 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Turn left onto Parkdale Drive
1452 ft · 35 sec · Parkdale Drive
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Turn left onto Rogue River Highway
3161 ft · 1 min · Rogue River Highway
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Fruitdale.
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
232 mi · 04h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gresham and Sunny near Fruitdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Fruitdale?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Gresham and 130.2 miles from Fruitdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.84 one way or $91.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham and Sunny near Fruitdale.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Fruitdale. Straight-line distance: 216.96 mi (349.17 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 Fruitdale
Located just south of Grants Pass in Josephine County, this community sits in the Rogue River Valley at an elevation of 928 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4220600, -123.3081100 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitdale (-123.30811, 42.42206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $4.99 | $45.84 | $91.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $48.25 | $96.49 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $51.06 | $102.12 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $61.99 | $123.97 |
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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