How far is Gresham, OR from Lafayette, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Lafayette, OR is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 18m.
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 most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Lafayette.
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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
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1154 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
130 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
5.2 mi · 8 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2856 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest Pacific Highway
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Light Rain leaving Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Gresham and 24.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Tigard
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
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tigard.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 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 Lafayette
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 45.2442800, -123.1148300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette (-123.11483, 45.24428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
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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