Origin
Grand Ronde, OR
Late night in Grand Ronde on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Ronde, 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
1h 58m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Ronde, OR
Felipe Alves
Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
This 77.7-mile drive from Grand Ronde to Gresham, Oregon, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. The route utilizes a mix of roads, including Salmon River Highway and Southwest Pacific Highway, with about 18% on the interstate. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this journey offers a convenient way to travel within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is more of a local drive, with a turn-heavy profile, making it a relaxed option for a single day of exploration. No overnight stays are recommended for this route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 22.7 mi | 31m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 22.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Ronde, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Grand Ronde Road North
340 ft
·
13 sec
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Grand Ronde Road North
2
Turn left onto OR 18
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salmon River Highway
3
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Salmon River Highway
4
Take the exit onto OR 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West McMinnville Bypass
5
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
6
Continue on OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
7
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
8
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
9
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
10
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 84; US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
24
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
25
Turn slight left
277 ft
·
10 sec
26
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
28
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
29
Turn left
63 ft
·
4 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 58-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning allows for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have flexibility to pull over as needed. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, especially on the Salmon River Highway segment, which accounts for the longest stretch at 22.7 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly trip. Consider a brief stop for a break around the halfway point to refresh before completing the drive to Gresham.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grand Ronde, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Ronde, OR
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Grand Ronde, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Salmon River Highway for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 54.6 and 74 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Seattle
8
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
7
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
39 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
5 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
1h 58m 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" for this 77.7-mile trip. While only 18% of the route is on the highway, you'll encounter a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.7 miles along Salmon River Highway, offering a more continuous driving segment. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially winding local roads to faster highway sections and back. This varied terrain means you'll need to stay engaged behind the wheel.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on Salmon River Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grand Ronde, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Salem
54.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Seattle
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 31m
|
via I 5
Portland Airport
61.6 mi in
|
~1h 33m
The Dalles
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
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 1h 58m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on Salmon River Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gresham, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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