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Trip from Gresham, OR to Beavercreek, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Downtown Beavercreek, OR, OR

Beavercreek, OR

Justin Warren

Trip Overview

Gresham to Beavercreek is 20.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Southeast 172nd Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically within Oregon. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience for the entirety of this trip. Given the brief duration and modest distance, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between two Oregon locales without the need for overnight planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast 172nd Avenue 3.9 mi 6m
South Henrici Road 3.8 mi 6m
South Hattan Road 3.3 mi 8m
West Powell Boulevard 1.9 mi 4m
South Ferguson Road 1.5 mi 2m
Southwest Pleasant View Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Clackamas Highway 1.1 mi 2m
Southeast Highway 212 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Southeast 172nd Avenue — 3.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Beavercreek, OR.

1

Start on this road

118 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 26

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Powell Boulevard
3

Turn left onto West Powell Loop

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Powell Loop
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Southwest Pleasant View Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pleasant View Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Pleasant View Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pleasant View Drive
6

Continue on Southeast 190th Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Southeast 190th Drive
7

Turn right onto Southeast Richey Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southeast Richey Road
8

Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Southeast Foster Road
9

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 172nd Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeast 172nd Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 172nd Avenue

177 ft · 2 sec · Southeast 172nd Avenue
11

Continue on Southeast 172nd Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 172nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto Southeast 172nd Avenue

104 ft · 1 sec · Southeast 172nd Avenue
13

Continue on Southeast 172nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast 172nd Avenue
14

Turn right onto OR 212

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southeast Highway 212
Use the left lane.
15

Turn sharp left onto OR 224

1.1 mi · 2 min · Clackamas Highway
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto South Springwater Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Springwater Road
17

Turn right onto South Hattan Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · South Hattan Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto South Fischers Mill Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Fischers Mill Road
19

Turn left onto South Redland Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Redland Road
20

Turn right onto South Henrici Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Henrici Road
21

Turn left onto South Ferguson Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Ferguson Road
22

Turn right onto South Beavercreek Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · South Beavercreek Road
23

Turn left onto South Leland Road

32 ft · 0 sec · South Leland Road
24

Continue on South Leland Road

87 ft · 1 sec · South Leland Road
25

Arrive at destination

South Leland Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in | West Powell Loop

Turn left onto West Powell Loop

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | Southwest Pleasant View Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Pleasant View Drive

Navigation decision point

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | Southeast 172nd Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 172nd Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212

Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
9.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | OR 224 / Clackamas Highway

Turn sharp left onto OR 224 / Clackamas Highway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.06 one way

$8.13 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.30 $8.60
premium $5.59 $4.49 $8.98
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Saturday

Local time

10:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 7 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Destination

Beavercreek, OR

Night in Beavercreek on Saturday

Local time

10:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

47°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

7 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

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only about 5% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Southeast 172nd Avenue, South Henrici Road, and South Hattan Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles along Southeast 172nd Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you traverse this more intricate, non-highway-focused path.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Southeast 172nd Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near West Powell Loop.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 2 miles (West Powell Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (Southwest Pleasant View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Southeast 172nd Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

About the Cities

Starting 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 40m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Southeast 172nd Avenue. 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 2 miles (West Powell Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (Southwest Pleasant View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Southeast 172nd Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beavercreek, 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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