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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.75 mi
02h 41m
Flight
144.51 mi
232.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.51 mi
Kilometers
232.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.75 mi
Kilometers
263.53 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM PDT
Return by in Irrigon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irrigon
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irrigon
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
The Dalles
OR

City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States

From Irrigon
81.6 mi
01h 20m
To Gresham
82.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SW
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 Irrigon and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

    152.1 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

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

    1267 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

    1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irrigon 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
159 mi · 97%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
Northeast Halsey Street
0.75 mi
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi
South Main Avenue
0.69 mi
Northeast 238th Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Dalles
01h 20m from Irrigon
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Dalles, 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 The Dalles.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

1 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

26 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

29 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irrigon and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 144.51 mi (232.56 km).

Irrigon

#1 Irrigon

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,799
Coordinates45.8956900, -119.4914100
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-119.491452, 45.895805)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.87 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.23
11.56 gal · 43.74 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irrigon and Gresham. The current time is 17:44:08.

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.