How far is Gresham, OR from Woodburn, OR?

The driving distance from Gresham, OR to Woodburn, OR is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.55 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32 mi
51.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32 mi
Kilometers
51.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.09 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM PDT
Return by in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gresham
2026-04-15T11:53
Arrive Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Rivergrove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Gresham
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Woodburn
21.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Silverton

    1629 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newberg Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Newberg Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    798 ft · 29 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
16.8 mi · 39%
Southeast 94th Avenue
8.46 mi · 19%
I 205 South
8.46 mi · 19%
Southeast Foster Road
3.62 mi · 8%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 6%
Newberg Highway
1.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 94th Avenue

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rivergrove
00h 32m from Gresham
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gresham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Rivergrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Gresham and 21.8 miles from Woodburn.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Gresham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodburn.

Stop Ideas Near Rivergrove

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 Rivergrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

11 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gresham and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 32 mi (51.5 km).

Gresham

#1 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

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

#2 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
End: Woodburn (-122.85537, 45.14373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.25
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.62 $15.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $5.57 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $6.37 $9.80 $19.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gresham and Woodburn. The current time is 11:53:23.

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.