How far is The Dalles, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from The Dalles, OR to Gresham, OR is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Dalles and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Dalles and Gresham.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto G Street
46 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 18 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 17 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1115 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
100 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village
1267 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive
1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 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 The Dalles 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.
Columbia River Highway
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
67.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving The Dalles and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Dalles to Gresham?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Cascade Locks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from The Dalles and 38.3 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around The Dalles and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Locks
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 Cascade Locks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Dalles and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 60.99 mi (98.15 km).
#1 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.95 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.81 | $33.61 |
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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