How far is Sutherlin, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Sutherlin, OR to Gresham, OR is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
178.32 mi
03h 02m
Flight
151.99 mi
244.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.32 mi
Kilometers
286.98 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Return by in Sutherlin
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutherlin
2026-05-12T16:20
Arrive Gresham
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutherlin
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
Tangent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Sutherlin
88.5 mi
01h 31m
To Gresham
89.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph WSW
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 Sutherlin and Gresham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    71 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1 km · 1 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Highway 99 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 99 North

  4. 4

    Continue on South Front Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · South Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · North 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakland-Shady Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oakland-Shady Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    148.1 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutherlin 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakland-Shady Highway
149 mi · 83%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 10%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 2%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 1%
Old Highway 99 North
1.75 mi · 1%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Oakland-Shady Highway

Take the ramp straight

148 mi · 02h 53m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tangent
01h 31m from Sutherlin
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin to Gresham?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Tangent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Sutherlin and 89.8 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Sutherlin and Mostly Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Tangent

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tangent, 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 Tangent.

RAIL

Albany station

10 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

12 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Salem station

44 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

54 mi away
433 Willamette Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutherlin and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.61 km).

Sutherlin

#1 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
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 Central Avenue (-123.312615, 43.390231)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.28
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.14 $62.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.58 $67.15
Premium $5.57 $35.01 $70.02
Diesel $6.37 $40.04 $80.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutherlin and Gresham. The current time is 16:20:21.

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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.