How far is Gresham, OR from Joseph, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Joseph, OR is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.54 mi
06h 24m
Flight
252.4 mi
406.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.4 mi
Kilometers
406.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.54 mi
Kilometers
514.25 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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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 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Joseph
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Irrigon
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
159.4 mi
03h 12m
To Joseph
160.1 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
46°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Joseph.

  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

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Columbia River Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1156 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1821 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North McAlister Road

    1489 ft · 25 sec · North McAlister Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Wallowa Lake Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ruckman Avenue

    2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 82

    1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82

  19. 19

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    2947 ft · 52 sec · South 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    1608 ft · 27 sec · Albany Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway

    13.2 mi · 20 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 82

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82

  23. 23

    Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Madison Street

    614 ft · 10 sec · North Madison Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    137 m · 8 sec · State Highway 82

  26. 26

    Continue on West 1st Street

    2337 ft · 40 sec · West 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto East Highway 82

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East Highway 82

  28. 28

    Continue on State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 82

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82

  30. 30

    Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on West North Street

    2332 ft · 39 sec · West North Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North River Street

    2222 ft · 39 sec · North River Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Wallowa Lake Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on North Main Street

    2299 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Wallowa Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East Wallowa Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wallowa Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
151 mi · 47%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
94.5 mi · 30%
Wallowa Lake Highway
50.4 mi · 16%
East Highway 82
7.24 mi · 2%
State Highway 82
6.27 mi · 2%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

151 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irrigon
03h 12m from Gresham
Leave By
11:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Chance Rain And Snow near Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Joseph?

The road trip is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irrigon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Gresham and 160.1 miles from Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.80 one way or $111.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Gresham and Chance Rain And Snow near Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Irrigon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Irrigon, 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 Irrigon.

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

49 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

60 mi away
320 SW Court Street
BUS

Walla Walla, WA

91 mi away
108 West Main Street
RAIL

Wishram

117 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Joseph. Straight-line distance: 252.4 mi (406.2 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Joseph

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,111
Coordinates45.3543200, -117.2296100
Altitude1276
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Joseph (-117.22961, 45.35432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.68 L · about $55.80
Round trip
$111.60
22.54 gal · 85.36 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.80 $111.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $60.16 $120.32
Premium $5.57 $62.73 $125.46
Diesel $6.37 $71.74 $143.49

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 Joseph. The current time is 03:16:25.

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.