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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
1614 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
3.6 mi · 8 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Royalty Parkway
2755 ft · 2 min · Southwest Royalty Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest King Charles Avenue
955 ft · 47 sec · Southwest King Charles Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest King George Drive
27 m · 4 sec · Southwest King George Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and King City. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 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 King City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,408 |
| Coordinates | 45.4026200, -122.8039900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: King City (-122.80399, 45.40262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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