How far is Umatilla, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Umatilla, OR to Gresham, OR is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.11 mi
02h 50m
Flight
151.82 mi
244.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.82 mi
Kilometers
244.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.11 mi
Kilometers
275.37 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Thu, Apr 30, 12:06 AM PDT
Return by in Umatilla
Thu, Apr 30, 2:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Umatilla
2026-04-29T21:16
Arrive Gresham
Thu, Apr 30, 12:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Umatilla
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
Rufus
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Umatilla
85.3 mi
01h 25m
To Gresham
85.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on I Street

    25 m · 9 sec · I Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2303 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

    152.1 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Columbia River Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

    1267 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

    1364 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Halsey Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

    1073 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Umatilla 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
165 mi · 96%
Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.61 mi · 1%
South Main Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Northeast Halsey Street
0.75 mi
North Main Avenue
0.73 mi
6th Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

152 mi · 02h 49m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rufus
01h 25m from Umatilla
Leave By
12:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Umatilla and Sunny near Gresham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Rufus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Umatilla and 85.9 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Umatilla and Sunny near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Rufus

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

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

RAIL

Wishram

18 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

36 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

57 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

61 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Umatilla and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 151.82 mi (244.33 km).

Umatilla

#1 Umatilla

City in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States

Population7,360
Coordinates45.9173500, -119.3425200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: I Street (-119.342542, 45.917345)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.86 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
12.08 gal · 45.72 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $5.57 $33.62 $67.24
Diesel $6.37 $38.45 $76.90

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Umatilla and Gresham. The current time is 21:16:04.

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.