How far is Stafford, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Stafford, OR to Gresham, OR is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.64 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.14 mi
27.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.64 mi
Kilometers
38.05 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 AM PDT
Return by in Stafford
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford
2026-10-15T09:55
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stafford
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clackamas
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

From Stafford
11.8 mi
00h 19m
To Gresham
11.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest Stafford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Stafford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    2058 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stafford and Gresham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
14.4 mi · 61%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 14%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 11%
Southwest Stafford Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Southeast 174th Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

14 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clackamas
00h 19m from Stafford
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stafford and Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stafford to Gresham?

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clackamas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Stafford and 11.8 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stafford and Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Clackamas

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 Clackamas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

City of Portland: Archives and Records Management

Portland , OR
1800 SW 6th Ave #550, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Government office
Gresham City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Gresham City Hall

Gresham , OR
Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.6/5 7 reviews Light rail station
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Oregon City station

5 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

26 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.59 km).

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#1 Stafford

Situated in the rolling hills of northern Clackamas County at an elevation of 417 feet, this unincorporated community lies south of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates45.3573400, -122.7225900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.722639, 45.357341)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $5.25 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $5.56 $4.61 $9.22
Diesel $6.75 $5.60 $11.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stafford and Gresham. The current time is 09:55:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.