How far is Gresham, OR from Lowell, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Lowell, OR is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.21 mi
02h 59m
Flight
110.51 mi
177.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.51 mi
Kilometers
177.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.21 mi
Kilometers
224.04 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Jefferson
OR

City in Marion County, Texas, USA

From Gresham
69.6 mi
01h 29m
To Lowell
69.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jasper-Lowell Road

    1450 ft · 27 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pioneer Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    842 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
100 mi · 72%
OR 58
13.6 mi · 10%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 6%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 6%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 3%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 29m from Gresham
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Gresham and 69.6 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Gresham and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stayton Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Stayton Parks & Recreation

Stayton , OR
311 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383, United States
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews City government office
City of Albany, Oregon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

City of Albany, Oregon

Albany , OR
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany station

12 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

24 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

26 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

49 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 110.51 mi (177.85 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Lowell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates43.9184600, -122.7836800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Lowell (-122.78368, 43.91846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.62
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.31 $48.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.21 $52.42
Premium $5.57 $27.33 $54.66
Diesel $6.37 $31.26 $62.51

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 Lowell. The current time is 02:34:46.

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.