How far is Gresham, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Independence, OR is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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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 41m.
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
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Independence.
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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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Turn left onto Independence Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Independence.
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 Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Independence?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Gresham and 35.4 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Donald
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Salem station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Independence. Straight-line distance: 57.89 mi (93.17 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 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
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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