How far is Gresham, OR from South Lebanon, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to South Lebanon, OR is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.26 mi
02h 08m
Flight
72.31 mi
116.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.31 mi
Kilometers
116.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.26 mi
Kilometers
154.92 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lebanon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Oct 15, 8:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-10-15T15:43
Arrive South Lebanon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gresham
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
48.1 mi
01h 04m
To South Lebanon
48.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph ENE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and South Lebanon.

  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

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis

    1736 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    923 ft · 17 sec · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 34 Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Denny School Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Denny School Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airport Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Airport Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Airport Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    996 ft · 20 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Main Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crowfoot Road

    1241 ft · 27 sec · Crowfoot Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    93 m · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
60.5 mi · 63%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 9%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 9%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 4%
Highway 34 Southeast
3.51 mi · 4%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
01h 04m from Gresham
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gresham and Mostly Clear near South Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to South Lebanon?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Gresham and 48.2 miles from South Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham and Mostly Clear near South Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 72.31 mi (116.37 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Lebanon

Located in the Willamette Valley of Linn County at an elevation of 374 feet, this census-designated place borders the southern edge of the city of Lebanon.

Population0
Coordinates44.5062300, -122.9031400
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: South Lebanon (-122.90314, 44.50623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $5.25 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $5.56 $18.89 $37.78
Diesel $6.75 $22.93 $45.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and South Lebanon. The current time is 15:43:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.