How far is Gresham, OR from Sweet Home, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Sweet Home, OR is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.7 mi
02h 24m
Flight
77.48 mi
124.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.48 mi
Kilometers
124.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.7 mi
Kilometers
173.32 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweet Home
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Thu, Apr 16, 7:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-16T15:02
Arrive Sweet Home
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Hayesville
OR

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Gresham
53.8 mi
01h 12m
To Sweet Home
53.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Sweet Home.

  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 mi · 2 min · South Airport Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Santiam Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2025 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
60.5 mi · 56%
South Santiam Highway
12.3 mi · 11%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 8%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 8%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 3%
Highway 34 Southeast
3.51 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
01h 12m from Gresham
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gresham and Chance Rain Showers near Sweet Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Sweet Home?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Gresham and 53.9 miles from Sweet Home.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gresham and Chance Rain Showers near Sweet Home.

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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 Hayesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

7 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

20 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

41 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

52 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Sweet Home. Straight-line distance: 77.48 mi (124.7 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Sweet Home

#2 Sweet Home

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,021
Coordinates44.3976200, -122.7362000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Sweet Home (-122.7362, 44.39762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.39 L · about $18.81
Round trip
$37.63
7.6 gal · 28.78 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.81 $37.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.28 $40.57
Premium $5.57 $21.15 $42.30
Diesel $6.37 $24.19 $48.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Sweet Home. The current time is 15:02:24.

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.