How far is Hood River, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Hood River, OR to Gresham, OR is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.86 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.26 mi
74.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.26 mi
Kilometers
74.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.86 mi
Kilometers
83.46 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM PDT
Return by in Hood River
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hood River
2026-04-22T19:42
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hood River
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
Cascade Locks
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Hood River
26.2 mi
00h 30m
To Gresham
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hood River and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    136 m · 19 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 9th Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    2005 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1267 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Portland

    1178 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    47.5 mi · 55 min · Columbia River Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

    1267 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

    1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hood River 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
47.5 mi · 92%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
Northeast Halsey Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
State Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Northeast 238th Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

47.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Locks
00h 30m from Hood River
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hood River and Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hood River to Gresham?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Hood River and 25.7 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Hood River and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade Locks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Locks.

BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

33 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

56 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

62 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hood River and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 46.26 mi (74.45 km).

Hood River

#1 Hood River

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,793
Coordinates45.7054000, -121.5214600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-121.521302, 45.705317)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.12
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.06 $18.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.77 $19.54
Premium $5.57 $10.19 $20.37
Diesel $6.37 $11.65 $23.30

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 Hood River and Gresham. The current time is 19:42:18.

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.