How far is Woodburn, OR from Gresham, OR?

The driving distance from Woodburn, OR to Gresham, OR is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
43.02 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32 mi
51.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32 mi
Kilometers
51.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.02 mi
Kilometers
69.24 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 AM PDT
Return by in Woodburn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodburn
2026-04-15T10:04
Arrive Gresham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodburn
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
Rivergrove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Woodburn
21.5 mi
00h 28m
To Gresham
21.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    1753 ft · 48 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    798 ft · 34 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newberg Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Newberg Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

    873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

    2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard

    732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Powell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodburn 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
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
17.2 mi · 40%
I 5 North
16.4 mi · 38%
Southeast Foster Road
3.34 mi · 8%
West Powell Boulevard
2.67 mi · 6%
Southeast Jenne Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Newberg Highway
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Portland

16.4 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rivergrove
00h 28m from Woodburn
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodburn 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 Woodburn to Gresham?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Rivergrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Woodburn and 21.6 miles from Gresham.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodburn and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Gresham.

Stop Ideas Near Rivergrove

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 Rivergrove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rivergrove.

RAIL

Oregon City station

11 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

16 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

27 mi away
1301 West 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 32 mi (51.5 km).

Woodburn

#1 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Gresham

#2 Gresham

The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Population110,031
Coordinates45.4981800, -122.4314800
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.85558, 45.14386)
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.11 $16.23
Premium $5.57 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $6.37 $9.68 $19.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodburn and Gresham. The current time is 10:04:44.

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.