How far is Rainier, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Rainier, OR to Gresham, OR is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainier and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainier and Gresham.
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Start on East 1st Street
14 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto West B Street
2204 ft · 1 min · West B Street
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
906 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way
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Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 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 Rainier and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Rainier 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 Rainier to Gresham?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Saint Helens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Rainier and 30.3 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Rainier and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Helens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kiwanis Park
FedEx Drop Box
Columbia City City Hall
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Helens.
Vancouver station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Manning, Oregon
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainier and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 47.51 mi (76.46 km).
#1 Rainier
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,021 |
| Coordinates | 46.0890000, -122.9359400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
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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