How far is Gresham, OR from Sumner, WA?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Sumner, WA is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Sumner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Sumner.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn slight right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
1539 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
119.2 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
2517 ft · 36 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
1271 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
822 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue
1334 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Traffic Avenue
2174 ft · 47 sec · Traffic Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
956 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Alder Avenue
68 m · 10 sec · Alder Avenue
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Sumner.
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 205 North
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Gresham and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Sumner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Sumner?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Gresham and 78.9 miles from Sumner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Sumner.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toledo.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 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 Sumner
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 10,551 |
| Coordinates | 47.2031600, -122.2404000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sumner (-122.2404, 47.20316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $5.12 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.35 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $5.66 | $31.48 | $62.95 |
| Diesel | $6.67 | $37.10 | $74.20 |
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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