How far is Gresham, OR from Hood River, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Hood River, OR is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.29 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.26 mi
74.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.26 mi
Kilometers
74.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hood River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Hood River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Hood River
26.2 mi
00h 33m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Hood River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Hood River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

    854 ft · 27 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood River

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    47.5 mi · 55 min · Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hood River, City Center

    1180 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    896 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    2005 ft · 54 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    988 ft · 35 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Hood River.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
47.7 mi · 91%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.66 mi · 3%
Northeast Halsey Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
State Street
0.38 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

47.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 33m from Gresham
Leave By
4:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Hood River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Hood River?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Gresham and 26.2 miles from Hood River.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Hood River.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade Locks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Hood River. Straight-line distance: 46.26 mi (74.45 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Hood River

#2 Hood River

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,793
Coordinates45.7054000, -121.5214600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Hood River (-121.52146, 45.7054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.32
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.16 $18.32
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $5.57 $10.30 $20.59
Diesel $6.37 $11.78 $23.55

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 Hood River. The current time is 22:53:39.

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.