How far is Philomath, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Gresham, OR is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
101.58 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.45 mi
129.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.45 mi
Kilometers
129.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.58 mi
Kilometers
163.48 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM PDT
Return by in Philomath
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philomath
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philomath
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
Hayesville
OR

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

From Philomath
50.8 mi
00h 58m
To Gresham
50.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Philomath and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    118 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto College Street

    2335 ft · 1 min · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 19th Street

    115 m · 10 sec · North 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway

    2766 ft · 43 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philomath 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
70.1 mi · 69%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 17%
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.57 mi · 4%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 3%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

59.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
00h 58m from Philomath
Leave By
2:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Philomath 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 Philomath to Gresham?

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Philomath and 50.8 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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 Hayesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

7 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Woodburn, OR

20 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Albany station

41 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

52 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 80.45 mi (129.47 km).

Philomath

#1 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-123.3676, 44.540125)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.11 $38.22
Premium $5.57 $19.93 $39.85
Diesel $6.37 $22.79 $45.58

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 Philomath and Gresham. The current time is 21:21:17.

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.