How far is Gresham, OR from King City, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to King City, OR is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
27.81 mi
00h 46m
Flight
19.23 mi
30.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.23 mi
Kilometers
30.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.76 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T11:00
Arrive King City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Gresham
13.9 mi
00h 23m
To King City
13.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and King City.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1539 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City

    1614 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Royalty Parkway

    2755 ft · 2 min · Southwest Royalty Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest King Charles Avenue

    955 ft · 47 sec · Southwest King Charles Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest King George Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · Southwest King George Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest King George Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
7.8 mi · 28%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 24%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 17%
Southwest Pacific Highway
3.64 mi · 13%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.16 mi · 4%
Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

7.39 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 23m from Gresham
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gresham and Showers And Thunderstorms near King City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to King City?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Gresham and 13.9 miles from King City.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Gresham and Showers And Thunderstorms near King City.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 2.4 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and King City. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
King City

#2 King City

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,408
Coordinates45.4026200, -122.8039900
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: King City (-122.80399, 45.40262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $5.57 $5.45 $10.91
Diesel $6.37 $6.24 $12.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and King City. The current time is 11:00:32.

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.