How far is Gresham, OR from Keizer, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Keizer, OR is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.81 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.49 mi
73.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Gresham.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.82 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 6:54 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Keizer
Wed, Apr 22, 6:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
27.9 mi
00h 34m
To Keizer
27.9 mi
00h 34m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Foster Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem

    1827 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Chemawa Road Northeast: Keizer

    2128 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    669 ft · 13 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    864 ft · 31 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chemawa Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Chemawa Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Chemawa Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chemawa Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Road North

    2553 ft · 1 min · River Road North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
28.3 mi · 51%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 15%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 15%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 6%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 5%
Chemawa Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
00h 34m from Gresham
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Keizer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Gresham and 27.9 miles from Keizer.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Keizer. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Keizer

#2 Keizer

City in Oregon, USA

Population39,593
Coordinates44.9901200, -123.0262100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
End: Dietz Avenue Northeast (-123.026207, 44.990264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.51
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.75 $19.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.52 $21.03
Premium $5.57 $10.97 $21.93
Diesel $6.37 $12.54 $25.08

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 Keizer. The current time is 17:44:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.