How far is Gresham, OR from Rogue River, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Rogue River, OR is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Rogue River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Rogue River.
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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
238.9 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward City of Rogue River
1073 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Street
123 m · 12 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
148 m · 10 sec · Pine Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
127 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berglund Street
159 m · 23 sec · Berglund Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berglund Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Rogue River.
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
239 mi · 04h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gresham and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Rogue River?
The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Gresham and 132.7 miles from Rogue River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gresham and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Rogue River. Straight-line distance: 214.76 mi (345.62 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 Rogue River
River in Oregon, United States
| Population | 2,340 |
| Coordinates | 42.4359500, -123.1720000 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogue River (-123.172, 42.43595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $46.34 | $92.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.59 | $119.17 |
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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