Origin
Damascus, OR
Night in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Damascus, OR to Gresham, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Damascus, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Damascus and Gresham, this 7.4-mile trip is the perfect solution. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 13 minutes, making it a very efficient drive within the Pacific Coast region. Because the journey is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or planning for multiple days. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Oregon locations. It functions best as a straightforward, single-day trip that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 222nd Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Regner Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Roberts Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Powell Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Hood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast 222nd Drive
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on OR 212
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
2
Turn left onto Southeast 222nd Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast 222nd Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Southeast Regner Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Regner Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Roberts Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Roberts Avenue
5
Continue on Southeast Hood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast Hood Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Powell Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right
118 ft
·
8 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast 222nd Drive
Turn left onto Southeast 222nd Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Southeast Roberts Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Roberts Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 26 / East Powell Boulevard
Turn left onto US 26 / East Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gresham, OR
Night in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate a mix of surfaces including Highway 212, Southeast 222nd Drive, and Southeast Regner Road to reach your destination. Since the highway share for this trip is 0%, your focus will be entirely on local navigation and residential-style roads. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you should stay alert for frequent turns. The road maintains a consistent, localized feel from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you transition between these two communities.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Southeast 222nd Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Southeast 222nd Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Southeast 222nd Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (Southeast Roberts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 26 / East Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Gresham, OR
Full guide →Gresham is the fourth largest city within the state of Oregon, with a population of 114,000 in 2020. It's the home of an annual jazz festival. It is a part of the Portland Metropolitan Area and is generally considered a Portland suburb. The downtown area of Gresham can be easily missed by those driving along W Powell Blvd, but has a handful of restaurants and shops to offer, as well as Main City Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Southeast 222nd Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Southeast 222nd Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (Southeast Roberts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (US 26 / East Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gresham, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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