How far is Gresham, OR from Grand Ronde, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Grand Ronde, OR is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Grand Ronde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Grand Ronde.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1154 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
130 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on East McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · East McMinnville Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway
22.7 mi · 32 min · Salmon River Highway
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Turn right onto Grand Ronde Road North
104 m · 7 sec · Grand Ronde Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Ronde Road North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Grand Ronde.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salmon River Highway
Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway
22.7 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.
Sunny leaving Gresham and Sunny near Grand Ronde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Grand Ronde?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Newberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Gresham and 39.1 miles from Grand Ronde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham and Sunny near Grand Ronde.
Stop Ideas Near Newberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberg.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Grand Ronde. Straight-line distance: 64.77 mi (104.23 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 Grand Ronde
Situated in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range in Polk County, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 344 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.0601100, -123.6092800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Ronde (-123.60928, 45.06011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $15.33 | $30.67 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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