How far is Sumner, WA from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Sumner, WA to Gresham, OR is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.86 mi
03h 10m
Flight
118.15 mi
190.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.15 mi
Kilometers
190.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.86 mi
Kilometers
254.05 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Sep 16, 12:30 PM PDT
Return by in Sumner
Wed, Sep 16, 3:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-09-16T09:19
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Sep 16, 12:30 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Sumner
78.9 mi
01h 35m
To Gresham
79 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Avenue

    1927 ft · 52 sec · Traffic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WA 410 West: Tacoma, Seattle

    1243 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup

    3255 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1036 ft · 15 sec · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway

    1501 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street

    2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
120 mi · 76%
I 205 South
14.7 mi · 9%
WA 512 West
12.6 mi · 8%
Columbia River Highway
4.72 mi · 3%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 35m from Sumner
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Sumner and Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Sumner and 79 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Sumner and Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toledo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Population10,551
Coordinates47.2031600, -122.2404000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumner (-122.2404, 47.20316)
End: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.57 $31.04 $62.07
Mid-grade $5.82 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $6.07 $33.83 $67.66
Diesel $7.27 $40.51 $81.02

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 Washington · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Gresham. The current time is 09:19:44.

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.