How far is Jefferson, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Jefferson, OR to Gresham, OR is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 27m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Gresham.
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Start on North 2nd Street
2779 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Jefferson Highway Southeast
5 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp right
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Gresham?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Donald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Jefferson and 37.2 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Donald
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donald.
Woodburn, OR
Oregon City station
Salem station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 60.75 mi (97.77 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 3,386 |
| Coordinates | 44.7195700, -123.0103700 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.99 | $27.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
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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