How far is Ontario, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Ontario, OR to Gresham, OR is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ontario and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario and Gresham.
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Start on South Oregon Street
8 m · 3 sec · South Oregon Street
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
208.1 mi · 3 hr 45 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 Ontario and Gresham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
208 mi · 03h 45m
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 Showers leaving Ontario 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 Ontario to Gresham?
The road trip is about 365.1 miles (587.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Echo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Ontario and 182.9 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.77 one way or $127.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ontario and Gresham, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ontario and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Echo
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 Echo.
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Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 286.82 mi (461.6 km).
#1 Ontario
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 44.0265500, -116.9629400 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| 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: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $63.77 | $127.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.75 | $137.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.69 | $143.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.99 | $163.99 |
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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