How far is Lafayette, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Lafayette, OR to Gresham, OR is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.94 mi
01h 13m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.94 mi
Kilometers
88.42 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM PDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Tigard
OR

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

From Lafayette
24.4 mi
00h 36m
To Gresham
30.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Lafayette and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    2856 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pacific Highway West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 22%
Pacific Highway West
6.7 mi · 12%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 12%
I 5
6.01 mi · 11%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 9%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.19 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Pacific Highway

Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tigard
00h 36m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Gresham?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Tigard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Lafayette and 30.6 miles from Gresham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lafayette and Light Rain near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Tigard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tigard and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 7 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tigard.

BUS

Portland, OR

13 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

23 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,258
Coordinates45.2442800, -123.1148300
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-123.11492, 45.244084)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.21
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.60 $19.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.37 $12.35 $24.70

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 Lafayette and Gresham. The current time is 22:00:38.

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.