Glide, OR to Gresham, OR is 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 16m via I 5, I 205, and North Umpqua Highway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, taking you from the Pacific Coast region towards the same region. Expect a mostly highway experience for the bulk of this drive, which is a good option if you're looking for a straightforward, relatively quick transit between these two points. With a recommended single day for completion, it's an efficient way to cover the distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.2 miles from Glide, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
162.8 mi
3h 9m
I 205
16.4 mi
21m
North Umpqua Highway
14.6 mi
19m
Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.7 mi
2m
Northeast Stephens Street
1 mi
1m
Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 162.8 mi, about 3h 9m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,008 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,422
Quietest
1 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glide, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Glide Loop Drive
0.3 mi·45 sec·Glide Loop Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto OR 138
15 mi·19 min·North Umpqua Highway
3
Continue on OR 138
1.7 mi·2 min·Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
4
Turn right
147 ft·5 sec
5
Turn right onto OR 99
1.0 mi·1 min·Northeast Stephens Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi·28 sec·Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard
7
Continue on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi·26 sec·Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
9
Merge onto I 5; OR 138
163 mi·3 hr 9 min·I 5; OR 138
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 288Toward I 205 North: Oregon CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 205
16 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 17Toward Foster RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Southeast Foster Road
15
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Jenne Road
16
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 174th Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi·6 min·West Powell Boulevard
19
Turn left
118 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 16m duration, starting your drive in Glide, OR, in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Gresham, OR, with ample daylight. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 162.8 miles on I 5, so plan for any necessary stops before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, it's wise to fill up before you leave Glide or during your first major stop. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to pause as needed, but keep an eye on the time as you approach Gresham.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.2 miles from Glide, OR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glide, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glide, OR
This is one driving day of about 206.4 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Glide, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 162.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 203.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
At end of road, turn right onto OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway
Navigation decision point
7
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
198.4 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
7
198.6 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
203.5 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.57 one way
$83.15 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$44.10
$88.20
premium
$5.67
$46.11
$92.21
diesel
$6.28
$51.00
$102.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.67
$9.91
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
EV Truck/SUV
82.6
1
$28.90
$13.21
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Glide, OR
Evening
in Glide on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 3 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Gresham, OR
Evening
in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
40°F
Salem, OR
103 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 206.4 miles on major roads like I 5 and I 205. You'll encounter one long stretch of 162.8 miles on I 5, indicating extended periods of consistent speed. The transition to non-highway driving will occur after this long interstate segment, leading into the North Umpqua Highway. Be prepared for merging traffic as you approach more populated areas.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 162.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway): Navigation decision point; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Charles and Fae Olson House — historic house in Gresham, Oregon, USA
•Dr. Herbert H. Hughes House — historic house in Gresham, Oregon, USA
•Emanuel and Christina Anderson House — historic house in Gresham, Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 162.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (OR 138 / North Umpqua Highway): Navigation decision point; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 198.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Gresham, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
