How far is Gresham, OR from Oakridge, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Oakridge, OR is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Oakridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Oakridge.
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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
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
31.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
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Turn left onto Crestview Street
1161 ft · 40 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1074 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
99 m · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
130 m · 15 sec · Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Oakridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Oakridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Oakridge?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Gresham and 80.5 miles from Oakridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Oakridge.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Oakridge. Straight-line distance: 121.04 mi (194.79 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 Oakridge
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 43.7465100, -122.4617200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakridge (-122.46172, 43.74651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
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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