How far is Irrigon, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Irrigon, OR to Gresham, OR is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irrigon and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irrigon and Gresham.
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Start on South Main Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
152.1 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Irrigon 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
Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
152 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Irrigon 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 Irrigon to Gresham?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
The Dalles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Irrigon and 82.2 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Irrigon and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near The Dalles
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 The Dalles.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irrigon and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 144.51 mi (232.56 km).
#1 Irrigon
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 45.8956900, -119.4914100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $28.62 | $57.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.80 | $73.59 |
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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