How far is Kenton, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Kenton, OR to Gresham, OR is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Gresham.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Watts Street
46 m · 9 sec · North Watts Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
573 ft · 21 sec · North Interstate Avenue
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Turn right onto North Interstate Place
707 ft · 34 sec · North Interstate Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Columbia Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Columbia Boulevard
4.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast Columbia Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Lombard Street
1930 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Lombard Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 205 South: Portland, Salem, Oregon City
1600 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2595 ft · 40 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 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 Kenton and Gresham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast Columbia Boulevard
Continue on Northeast Columbia Boulevard
4.85 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kenton and Sunny near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Gresham?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Kenton and 8.3 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenton and Sunny near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 km).
#1 Kenton
Positioned in North Portland within Multnomah County at an elevation of 92 feet, this urban landscape borders the Columbia Slough and Interstate 5.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5817800, -122.6814900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.99 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
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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