How far is Gresham, OR from Happy Valley, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Happy Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Happy Valley.
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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
1092 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 162nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Clatsop Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 145th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast King Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast King Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
61 m · 4 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Happy Valley.
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.
West Powell Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Happy Valley?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Wood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Gresham and 4.1 miles from Happy Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Happy Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Wood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wood Village.
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Happy Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.6 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 Happy Valley
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,781 |
| Coordinates | 45.4467900, -122.5303700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happy Valley (-122.53037, 45.44679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
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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