How far is Gresham, OR from Monmouth, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Monmouth, OR is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.15 mi
01h 45m
Flight
59.53 mi
95.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.53 mi
Kilometers
95.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.72 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-23T13:49
Arrive Monmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
36.5 mi
00h 52m
To Monmouth
36.6 mi
00h 52m

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
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on D Street Northeast

    136 m · 26 sec · D Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

    976 ft · 44 sec · Front Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street Northeast

    87 m · 15 sec · Front Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

    150 m · 23 sec · Union Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

    135 m · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

    2999 ft · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

    5 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Independence Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Monmouth Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Monmouth Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Monmouth Independence Highway

    1874 ft · 32 sec · Monmouth Independence Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
28.7 mi · 39%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 12%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 12%
Independence Highway
5.48 mi · 7%
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
5.04 mi · 7%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 52m from Gresham
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Gresham and 36.6 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Donald

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 Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 59.53 mi (95.8 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Monmouth

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,615
Coordinates44.8484500, -123.2339900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Monmouth (-123.23399, 44.84845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.55
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.77 $25.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $5.57 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $6.37 $16.42 $32.85

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 Monmouth. The current time is 13:49:54.

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.