How far is Gresham, OR from Waldport, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Waldport, OR is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and Waldport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and Waldport.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
1827 ft · 49 sec · Southeast 94th Avenue
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1736 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
1.2 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
118 m · 17 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 21 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn left onto Alsea Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2130 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Alsea Highway
38 mi · 52 min · Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alsea Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Alsea Highway
671 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northwest Hemlock Street
1067 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Hemlock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Maple Street
30 m · 3 sec · Northwest Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and Waldport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gresham and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Waldport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to Waldport?
The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Gresham and 79.6 miles from Waldport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 9:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Gresham and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Waldport.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albany.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Waldport. Straight-line distance: 109.02 mi (175.45 km).
#1 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waldport
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,261 |
| Coordinates | 44.4267900, -124.0687300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldport (-124.06873, 44.42679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.23 | $62.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.71 | $71.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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