How far is Waldport, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Waldport, OR to Gresham, OR is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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.
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldport and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldport and Gresham.
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Start on Northwest Maple Street
30 m · 5 sec · Northwest Maple Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Hemlock Street
1067 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Hemlock Street
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Continue on Northwest Alsea Highway
671 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Alsea Highway
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Continue on Northeast Alsea Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Alsea Highway
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Continue on East Alsea Highway
38 mi · 52 min · East Alsea Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2130 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Alsea Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Alsea Highway
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Turn slight right
91 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corvallis-Newport Highway
675 ft · 14 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn slight right onto Applegate Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Applegate Street
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Continue on Applegate Street
2586 ft · 1 min · Applegate Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
131 m · 19 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
2766 ft · 43 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Waldport 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.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Waldport and Light Rain near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waldport to Gresham?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Waldport and 80.7 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Waldport and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany station
Corvallis, Oregon
Salem station
Woodburn, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldport and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 109.02 mi (175.45 km).
#1 Waldport
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,261 |
| Coordinates | 44.4267900, -124.0687300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.97 | $71.94 |
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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