How far is Hermiston, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Hermiston, OR to Gresham, OR is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hermiston and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermiston and Gresham.
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Start on East Main Street
158 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Place
122 m · 19 sec · North 1st Place
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Turn left onto West Hermiston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 11th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 11th Street
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Continue on Butter Creek Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Butter Creek Highway
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Take the ramp right
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
151.6 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1267 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive
1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn slight left
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Continue on North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermiston and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
152 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hermiston and Chance Light Rain near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hermiston to Gresham?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Hermiston and 86.4 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hermiston and Chance Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Rufus
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 Rufus.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hermiston and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 153.52 mi (247.07 km).
#1 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.18 | $68.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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