How far is Stayton, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Gresham, OR is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
72.84 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.34 mi
82.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.34 mi
Kilometers
82.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.84 mi
Kilometers
117.22 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM PDT
Return by in Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stayton
2026-04-18T01:40
Arrive Gresham
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stayton
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
Molalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Stayton
30.2 mi
00h 43m
To Gresham
42.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    15 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · North First Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cascade Highway Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cascade Highway Southeast

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Cascade Highway Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cascade Highway

  14. 14

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

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stayton 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Highway Northeast
30.7 mi · 42%
I 205 North
7.31 mi · 10%
Cascade Highway Southeast
7 mi · 10%
Cascade Highway
3.67 mi · 5%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 5%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 4%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Molalla
00h 43m from Stayton
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Stayton and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Molalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Stayton and 42.6 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stayton and Light Rain Likely near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Molalla

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 Molalla and the surrounding midpoint area.
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Woodburn City Hall

Woodburn , OR
270 Montgomery St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 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 Molalla.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

23 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Oregon City station

24 mi away
1757 Washington Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Salem station

43 mi away
500 13th Street SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).

Stayton

#1 Stayton

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates44.8006800, -122.7945300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-122.794534, 44.800744)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.72 $27.44
Premium $5.57 $14.30 $28.61
Diesel $6.37 $16.36 $32.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stayton and Gresham. The current time is 01:40:20.

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.