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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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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.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1019 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Avenue
1927 ft · 52 sec · Traffic Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WA 410 West: Tacoma, Seattle
1243 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
93 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup
3255 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
1036 ft · 15 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Parkway
1501 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fairview Parkway
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Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
2097 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Glisan Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue
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Turn slight left
84 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
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Continue on North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Sumner and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toledo.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 km).
#1 Sumner
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 10,551 |
| Coordinates | 47.2031600, -122.2404000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: Gresham (-122.43148, 45.49818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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