How far is Tangent, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Tangent, OR to Gresham, OR is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.22 mi
01h 41m
Flight
73.92 mi
118.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.92 mi
Kilometers
118.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.22 mi
Kilometers
143.58 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM PDT
Return by in Tangent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tangent
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tangent
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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Tangent
44.6 mi
00h 50m
To Gresham
44.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Birdfoot Drive

    155 m · 16 sec · Birdfoot Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Albany-Junction City Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1668 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tangent 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
62.6 mi · 70%
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 19%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 4%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 3%
Albany-Junction City Highway
1.23 mi · 1%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

59.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 50m from Tangent
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tangent and Slight Chance Light Rain near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Tangent and 44.7 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Fire Department - Headquarters
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Salem Fire Department - Headquarters

Salem , OR
370 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Fire station
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 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 Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tangent and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 73.92 mi (118.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Tangent

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,357
Coordinates44.5412300, -123.1081500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Birdfoot Drive (-123.10815, 44.54123)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.19
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.60 $31.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.81 $33.63
Premium $5.57 $17.53 $35.07
Diesel $6.37 $20.05 $40.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tangent and Gresham. The current time is 01:14:10.

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.