How far is Gresham, OR from Philomath, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Philomath, OR is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Philomath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Philomath.
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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
59.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1736 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Philomath.
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
59.5 mi · 01h 10m
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 Philomath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Philomath?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Gresham and 50.8 miles from Philomath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gresham and Light Rain near Philomath.
Stop Ideas Near Hayesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayesville.
Salem station
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Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Philomath. Straight-line distance: 80.45 mi (129.47 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 Philomath
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,622 |
| Coordinates | 44.5401200, -123.3676000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philomath (-123.3676, 44.54012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
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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