How far is Joseph, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Joseph, OR to Gresham, OR is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joseph and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joseph and Gresham.
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Start on East Wallowa Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · East Wallowa Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2299 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on South River Street
2192 ft · 42 sec · South River Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
2392 ft · 40 sec · West North Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on East Highway 82
7.2 mi · 11 min · East Highway 82
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Continue on East 1st Street
2337 ft · 40 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 82
137 m · 8 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on North Madison Street
614 ft · 10 sec · North Madison Street
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 82
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
13.2 mi · 20 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Albany Street
1608 ft · 32 sec · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Avenue
2947 ft · 50 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 82
1873 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on Ruckman Avenue
2463 ft · 42 sec · Ruckman Avenue
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Continue on Wallowa Lake Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Wallowa Lake Highway
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Continue on North McAlister Road
1489 ft · 29 sec · North McAlister Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1821 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Island Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
93.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
151.6 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Joseph and Gresham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
152 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow leaving Joseph 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 Joseph to Gresham?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irrigon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Joseph and 160 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.80 one way or $111.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Joseph and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Irrigon
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 Irrigon.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joseph and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 252.4 mi (406.2 km).
#1 Joseph
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.3543200, -117.2296100 |
| Altitude | 1276 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.16 | $120.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.73 | $125.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.74 | $143.49 |
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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