How far is Gresham, OR from White City, OR?
The driving distance from Gresham, OR to White City, OR is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gresham and White City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham and White City.
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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
252.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blackwell Road
1658 ft · 1 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1
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Turn right onto Rogue Valley Highway
891 ft · 15 sec · Rogue Valley Highway
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Continue on Rouge Valley Highway
728 ft · 12 sec · Rouge Valley Highway
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Continue on Blackwell Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blackwell Road
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Turn straight onto Kirtland Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kirtland Road
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
675 ft · 12 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn straight onto Avenue G
1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue G
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Turn left onto 11th Street
49 m · 7 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gresham and White City.
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
252 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Gresham and Sunny near White City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gresham to White City?
The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 142.9 miles from Gresham and 142.9 miles from White City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 5:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.28 one way or $100.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gresham and Sunny near White City.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and White City. Straight-line distance: 212.55 mi (342.06 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 White City
Situated in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon at an elevation of 1,312 feet, this Jackson County community lies just north of Medford.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4373500, -122.8589300 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: White City (-122.85893, 42.43735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $4.99 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $52.92 | $105.84 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $56.00 | $112.01 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $67.99 | $135.98 |
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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