How far is Gresham, OR from Vernonia, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Vernonia, OR is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.23 mi
01h 28m
Flight
44.4 mi
71.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.4 mi
Kilometers
71.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.23 mi
Kilometers
98.54 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernonia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-18T04:36
Arrive Vernonia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Rockcreek
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Gresham
30.6 mi
00h 44m
To Vernonia
30.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    23.7 mi · 33 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Vernonia, Clatskanie

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1272 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Adams Avenue

    94 m · 16 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
23.7 mi · 39%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 11%
US 26 West
4.97 mi · 8%
Columbia River Highway
4.82 mi · 8%
I 5 South
1.52 mi · 2%
Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockcreek
00h 44m from Gresham
Leave By
3:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Vernonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Rockcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Gresham and 30.6 miles from Vernonia.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Gresham and Chance Light Rain near Vernonia.

Stop Ideas Near Rockcreek

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 Rockcreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Hillsboro Civic Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro , OR
150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Civic center
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

17 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Vernonia. Straight-line distance: 44.4 mi (71.46 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Vernonia

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,295
Coordinates45.8587200, -123.1928900
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Vernonia (-123.19289, 45.85872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.39
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.69 $21.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.53 $23.06
Premium $5.57 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $6.37 $13.75 $27.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Vernonia. The current time is 04:36:22.

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.