How far is Gresham, OR from Sisters, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Sisters, OR is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
148.72 mi
03h 37m
Flight
93.93 mi
151.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.93 mi
Kilometers
151.16 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.72 mi
Kilometers
239.34 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sisters
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-17T22:34
Arrive Sisters
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:46 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

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
Warm Springs
OR

City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States

From Gresham
74.3 mi
01h 48m
To Sisters
74.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powell Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Powell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    862 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Mount Hood Highway

    2501 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pioneer Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Hood Highway

    30.6 mi · 44 min · Mount Hood Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Warm Springs Highway

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    68 m · 8 sec · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 4th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    25.6 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    48 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Glacier Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest Glacier Avenue

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Southwest Highland Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on McKenzie Highway

    16.8 mi · 24 min · McKenzie Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1460 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Highway
46.7 mi · 31%
Mount Hood Highway
39.6 mi · 27%
The Dalles-California Highway
25.6 mi · 17%
McKenzie Highway
17.1 mi · 12%
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
Southwest Highland Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Warm Springs Highway

Continue on Warm Springs Highway

46.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warm Springs
01h 48m from Gresham
Leave By
9:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gresham and Sunny near Sisters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Warm Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Gresham and 74.4 miles from Sisters.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 9:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $40.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gresham and Sunny near Sisters.

Stop Ideas Near Warm Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs.

BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

57 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way
BUS

Sisters, OR

57 mi away
310 East Cascade Avenue
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

58 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

76 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Sisters. Straight-line distance: 93.93 mi (151.16 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Sisters

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,811
Coordinates44.2909500, -121.5492100
Altitude973
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Sisters (-121.54921, 44.29095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $20.50
Round trip
$40.99
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.50 $40.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.10 $44.20
Premium $5.57 $23.04 $46.09
Diesel $6.37 $26.36 $52.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Sisters. The current time is 22:34:30.

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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.