How far is Silverton, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Silverton, OR to Gresham, OR is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.45 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.12 mi
61.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.12 mi
Kilometers
61.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.45 mi
Kilometers
73.14 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Tue, May 12, 6:54 PM PDT
Return by in Silverton
Tue, May 12, 8:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverton
2026-05-12T17:46
Arrive Gresham
Tue, May 12, 6:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverton
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
Canby
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Silverton
22.7 mi
00h 33m
To Gresham
22.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    628 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cascade Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North, OR 213 North: Portland

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silverton 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Highway Northeast
25.3 mi · 56%
I 205 North
7.31 mi · 16%
Cascade Highway
3.67 mi · 8%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 7%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 6%
Oak Street
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cascade Highway Northeast

Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

12.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canby
00h 33m from Silverton
Leave By
4:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton 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 Silverton to Gresham?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Canby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Silverton and 22.7 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silverton and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Canby

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 Canby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

14 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

19 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

29 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 38.12 mi (61.35 km).

Silverton

#1 Silverton

Historic district in the United States

Population10,617
Coordinates45.0051200, -122.7831500
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.783135, 45.005154)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.54 $17.08
Premium $5.57 $8.91 $17.81
Diesel $6.37 $10.19 $20.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverton and Gresham. The current time is 17:46:31.

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.