How far is Oak Grove, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
17.75 mi
00h 36m
Flight
11.57 mi
18.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.57 mi
Kilometers
18.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.75 mi
Kilometers
28.56 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM PDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-16T08:41
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Happy Valley
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Oak Grove
8.3 mi
00h 18m
To Gresham
9.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Gresham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive

    135 m · 19 sec · Southeast Rupert Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road

    585 ft · 18 sec · Southeast Oatfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Thiessen Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Thiessen Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Webster Road

    3043 ft · 1 min · Southeast Webster Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milwaukie Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunrise Expressway

    1973 ft · 37 sec · Sunrise Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Portland

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
4.15 mi · 23%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 19%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 15%
Southeast Hill Road
1.17 mi · 7%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Milwaukie Expressway
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

3.94 mi · 00h 05m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy Valley
00h 18m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Gresham?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 8.3 miles from Oak Grove and 9.4 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers 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 6.7 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 6.4 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 6.7 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Scenic stop 11.5 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 Oak Grove and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population16,629
Coordinates45.4167900, -122.6400900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.639975, 45.416788)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.24
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.36 $6.73
Premium $5.57 $3.51 $7.01
Diesel $6.37 $4.01 $8.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Gresham. The current time is 08:41:43.

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.