How far is Gresham, OR from Stayton, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Stayton, OR is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
72.85 mi
01h 38m
Flight
51.34 mi
82.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.34 mi
Kilometers
82.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.85 mi
Kilometers
117.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-18T02:59
Arrive Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Donald
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
36.4 mi
00h 49m
To Stayton
36.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.7 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1153 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    630 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · North Santiam Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    119 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cascade Highway Southeast

    2271 ft · 42 sec · Cascade Highway Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on North First Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · North First Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
34.7 mi · 48%
North Santiam Highway
12 mi · 16%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 12%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 12%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 5%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donald
00h 49m from Gresham
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Stayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Gresham and 36.5 miles from Stayton.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Stayton.

Stop Ideas Near Donald

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 Donald and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

8 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Salem station

35 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Stayton. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Stayton

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates44.8006800, -122.7945300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Stayton (-122.79453, 44.80068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $5.57 $14.30 $28.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.36 $32.72

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 Stayton. The current time is 02:59:08.

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.