How far is Milwaukie, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Milwaukie, OR to Gresham, OR is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.69 mi
17.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.69 mi
Kilometers
17.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.06 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 7:34 PM PDT
Return by in Milwaukie
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukie
2026-04-22T19:03
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 7:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukie
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Milwaukie
6.8 mi
00h 15m
To Gresham
9.4 mi
00h 15m

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 Milwaukie and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Harrison Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Southeast Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 42nd Avenue

    157 m · 18 sec · Southeast 42nd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast King Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast King Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Linwood Avenue

    2980 ft · 2 min · Southeast Linwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 205 North: Portland

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukie and Gresham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 21%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 16%
I 205 North
1.62 mi · 10%
Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard
1.34 mi · 8%
Southeast King Road
1 mi · 6%
Southeast Harrison Street
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Foster Road

Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.34 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 15m from Milwaukie
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie to Gresham?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Happy Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Milwaukie and 9.4 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 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 $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Happy Valley

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 Happy Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 7.3 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 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
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Oregon-Washington Bridge

Vancouver , WA
I-5 Bridge, I-5, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Happy Valley.

RAIL

Oregon City station

10 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

14 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

24 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukie and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.2 km).

Milwaukie

#1 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Harrison Street (-122.639357, 45.446351)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.04 $6.09
Premium $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Diesel $6.37 $3.63 $7.26

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 Milwaukie and Gresham. The current time is 19:03:20.

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.