How far is Gresham, OR from Metzger, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Metzger, OR is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.59 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.27 mi
26.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.27 mi
Kilometers
26.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.57 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metzger
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Metzger
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Maywood Park
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
12.3 mi
00h 19m
To Metzger
12.3 mi
00h 19m

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
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1345 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Pacific Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest 69th Avenue

    150 m · 19 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Pine Street

    2968 ft · 2 min · Southwest Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest 80th Avenue

    1203 ft · 55 sec · Southwest 80th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 80th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
7.8 mi · 32%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 27%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 20%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.16 mi · 5%
Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi · 4%
North Main Avenue
0.73 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood Park
00h 19m from Gresham
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Metzger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Gresham and 12.3 miles from Metzger.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Gresham and Mostly Sunny near Metzger.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park

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 Maywood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 3.7 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 3.9 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 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 7.1 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 Maywood Park.

BUS

Portland, OR

9 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

13 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

21 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Metzger. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.18 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 Metzger

Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon

Population3,765
Coordinates45.4465100, -122.7589900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Metzger (-122.75899, 45.44651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.61
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.31 $8.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $5.57 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $6.37 $5.54 $11.08

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 Metzger. The current time is 01:45:27.

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.