How far is Gresham, OR from Talent, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Talent, OR is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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
293.22 mi
05h 55m
Flight
225.43 mi
362.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.43 mi
Kilometers
362.79 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.22 mi
Kilometers
471.9 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Talent
Sun, May 24, 1:00 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sun, May 24, 6:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-05-23T19:04
Arrive Talent
Sun, May 24, 1:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
146.6 mi
02h 57m
To Talent
146.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    266.5 mi · 5 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Talent

    1144 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Valley View Road

    2702 ft · 54 sec · West Valley View Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Talent Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · Talent Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lapree Street

    107 m · 19 sec · Lapree Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
268 mi · 91%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 3%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 3%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 1%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

266 mi · 05h 12m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 57m from Gresham
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gresham and Sunny near Talent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Gresham and 146.6 miles from Talent.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.24 one way or $102.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gresham and Sunny near Talent.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Talent. Straight-line distance: 225.43 mi (362.79 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Talent

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,700
Coordinates42.2456800, -122.7886500
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Talent (-122.78865, 42.24568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.17 L · about $51.24
Round trip
$102.49
20.7 gal · 78.34 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $51.24 $102.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $55.25 $110.50
Premium $5.57 $57.61 $115.22
Diesel $6.37 $65.89 $131.78

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Talent. The current time is 19:04:51.

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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.