How far is Gresham, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Molalla, OR is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Molalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Molalla.
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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
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 South: Oregon City, Molalla
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Highway
14.2 mi · 22 min · Cascade Highway
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Turn left onto South Molalla Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Molalla Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Molalla.
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.
Cascade Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 22m
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 near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Molalla?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Gresham and 16.3 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Gladstone
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
Gresham City Passport Office
Hollybrook Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladstone.
Oregon City station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.64 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 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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