How far is Gresham, OR from Tri-City, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
209.58 mi
04h 18m
Flight
179.05 mi
288.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.05 mi
Kilometers
288.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.58 mi
Kilometers
337.28 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tri-City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Tri-City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
104.8 mi
02h 09m
To Tri-City
104.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Tri-City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Tri-City.

  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

    181 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Weaver Road

    1875 ft · 35 sec · Weaver Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Old Pacific Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Old Pacific Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loop Road

    110 m · 16 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Loop Road

    79 m · 12 sec · Loop Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Indian Lane

    1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way

    1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Tri-City.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
182 mi · 87%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 4%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 4%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 2%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
North Old Pacific Highway
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

181 mi · 03h 31m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
02h 09m from Gresham
Leave By
8:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Light Rain near Tri-City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Tri-City?

The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Gresham and 104.8 miles from Tri-City.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Light Rain near Tri-City.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

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

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 179.05 mi (288.16 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Tri-City

#2 Tri-City

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

Population3,931
Coordinates42.9845600, -123.3117300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $36.59
Round trip
$73.18
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.59 $73.18
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $5.57 $41.13 $82.27
Diesel $6.37 $47.04 $94.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Tri-City. The current time is 04:51:13.

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.