How far is Hillsboro, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, OR to Gresham, OR is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
38.3 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.64 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM PDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Portland
OR

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

From Hillsboro
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To Gresham
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    118 m · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Northeast Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast Cornell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Brookwood Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Evergreen Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive

    2190 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Imbrie Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

    997 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Cornelius Pass Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1721 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem

    1189 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle

    2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2330 ft · 40 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Sunset Highway
6.71 mi · 18%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 17%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 12%
Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 11%
Northeast Cornell Road
1.97 mi · 5%
Northeast Brookwood Parkway
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Sunset Highway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

6.71 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 27m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hillsboro and Slight 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 Hillsboro to Gresham?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Hillsboro and 20.7 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hillsboro and Slight Chance Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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 Portland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 0.9 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
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Lake Oswego Fire Dept. Station 214

Lake Oswego , OR
300 B Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Fire station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Portland, OR

550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.59 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population110,985
Coordinates45.5228900, -122.9898300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Avenue (-122.989765, 45.52289)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $6.68
Round trip
$13.37
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.68 $13.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.21 $14.41
Premium $5.57 $7.51 $15.03
Diesel $6.37 $8.59 $17.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and Gresham. The current time is 03:36:10.

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.