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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.61 mi
03h 08m
Flight
118.15 mi
190.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.15 mi
Kilometers
190.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.61 mi
Kilometers
253.65 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumner
Wed, Sep 16, 1:23 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Sep 16, 4:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-09-16T10:14
Arrive Sumner
Wed, Sep 16, 1:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Gresham
78.7 mi
01h 34m
To Sumner
78.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    1977 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland

    1539 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    119.2 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup

    974 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    2517 ft · 36 sec · Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    1271 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    822 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Traffic Avenue

    1334 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Traffic Avenue

    2174 ft · 47 sec · Traffic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    956 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Alder Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Alder Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    56 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
134 mi · 85%
WA 512 East
12 mi · 8%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 3%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi · 1%
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 34m from Gresham
Leave By
10:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Sumner. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Sumner

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Population10,551
Coordinates47.2031600, -122.2404000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Sumner (-122.2404, 47.20316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.92
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Sumner. The current time is 10:14:59.

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.