How far is Gresham, OR from Klamath Falls, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Klamath Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Klamath Falls.
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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
99 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
31.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Parkway
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Turn right onto Esplanade Avenue
1688 ft · 34 sec · Esplanade Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1541 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
50 m · 7 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Klamath Falls.
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
99 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Klamath Falls?
The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Gresham and 145.6 miles from Klamath Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 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 $50.85 one way or $101.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Klamath Falls. Straight-line distance: 228.47 mi (367.68 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 Klamath Falls
City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 22,002 |
| Coordinates | 42.2248700, -121.7816700 |
| Altitude | 1252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Klamath Falls (-121.78167, 42.22487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $50.85 | $101.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.82 | $109.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.16 | $114.33 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.38 | $130.76 |
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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