How far is Shady Cove, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Gresham, OR is about 267 miles (429.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Cove and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Gresham.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
40 m · 7 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Tiller Trail Highway
48.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Tiller Trail Highway
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
79 m · 7 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
137 m · 23 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Take the ramp right
718 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
189.6 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Shady Cove and Gresham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest 4th Street
Merge slight left
190 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Cove and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Gresham?
The road trip is about 267 miles (429.7 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Shady Cove and 133.7 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.64 one way or $93.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 200.4 mi (322.52 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $46.64 | $93.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.28 | $100.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.97 | $119.94 |
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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