How far is Gresham, OR from Phoenix, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Phoenix, OR is about 290 miles (466.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.98 mi
05h 52m
Flight
223.5 mi
359.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.5 mi
Kilometers
359.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.98 mi
Kilometers
466.67 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-23T06:08
Arrive Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
145 mi
02h 56m
To Phoenix
145 mi
02h 56m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    263.2 mi · 5 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Phoenix

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Phoenix Road

    1455 ft · 39 sec · North Phoenix Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    91 m · 14 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
264 mi · 91%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 3%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 3%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 1%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

263 mi · 05h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
223.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 56m from Gresham
Leave By
5:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290 miles (466.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Gresham and 145 miles from Phoenix.

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

The direct path is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.65 one way or $101.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 223.5 mi (359.69 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Phoenix

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,678
Coordinates42.2754100, -122.8180900
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Phoenix (-122.81809, 42.27541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $50.65
Round trip
$101.30
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.65 $101.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.61 $109.22
Premium $5.57 $56.94 $113.88
Diesel $6.37 $65.12 $130.25

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 Phoenix. The current time is 06:08:27.

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.