Gresham to Bunker Hill is 224.5 miles and takes about 5 hours 17 minutes via I 5 and Oregon Coast Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive takes you within the Pacific Coast region for its entirety, offering a straightforward trip between two points in Oregon. With just one recommended stop and a recommended one-day duration, this route is designed for efficient travel. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without excessive detours.
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
112.2 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Oregon Coast Highway
43.5 mi
1h 4m
Highway 126
42.9 mi
59m
I 205
16.6 mi
21m
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Territorial Road
4.4 mi
6m
Suttle Road
3.8 mi
6m
Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-205
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,957 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~308 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 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 Gresham, OR and Bunker Hill, OR.
1
Start on this road
118 ft·10 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
2.7 mi·6 min·West Powell Boulevard
3
Continue on US 26
0.1 mi·29 sec·Southeast Powell Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 174th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Jenne Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi·7 min·Southeast Foster Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Southeast 94th Avenue
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, SalemUse the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 205
17 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft·6 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi·1 min·this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge onto I 5
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
13
Turn right onto OR 228
2.3 mi·3 min·Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
14
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
15
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
16
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
17
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
18
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
20
Turn right onto OR 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
21
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
22
Continue on OR 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
23
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
24
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
25
Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi·4 min·Territorial Highway
26
Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi·6 min·Suttle Road
27
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126
28 mi·39 min·Highway 126
28
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
29
Merge onto US 101
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
30
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
31
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
32
Continue on US 101
0.6 mi·1 min·Sherman Avenue
33
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
34
Continue on US 101
1.2 mi·2 min·Tremont Avenue
35
Continue on US 101
0.9 mi·1 min·North Bayshore Drive
36
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·3 min·North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi·34 sec·Evans Boulevard
38
Continue on US 101
358 ft·10 sec·Oregon Coast Highway
39
Continue on US 101
0.2 mi·33 sec·Newport Lane
40
Turn left onto Hill Street
87 ft·5 sec·Hill Street
41
Turn right
232 ft·19 sec
42
Turn right onto US 101
102 ft·2 sec·Newport Lane
43
Arrive at destination
US 101
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour 17 minute duration, departing in the morning will allow ample time to reach Bunker Hill comfortably within daylight. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the transition from I 5 to the Oregon Coast Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move onto the Oregon Coast Highway, where services might be more spaced out. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider splitting the drive, though it's easily manageable in a single day.
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 112.2 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 49 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.2 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunker Hill, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gresham, 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 Gresham, OR
This is one driving day of about 224.5 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Gresham, 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 71.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|Southeast 174th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip|~9m in|Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip|~17m in|Southeast 94th Avenue
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
5
8.2 mi into trip|~18m in|I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.85 one way
$91.69 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$48.77
$97.54
premium
$5.72
$50.55
$101.10
diesel
$5.35
$47.29
$94.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.4
0
$23.57
$10.78
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.64
$8.98
EV Truck/SUV
89.8
1
$31.43
$14.37
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Gresham, OR
Afternoon
in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bunker Hill, OR
Afternoon
in Bunker Hill on Wednesday
Local time
1:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
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
5h 17m 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 drive features a 62% highway share, meaning you'll experience significant stretches of faster-paced travel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 71.1 miles on I 5, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The route transitions from interstate driving to the Oregon Coast Highway, offering a change in scenery and road type. Expect a mix of efficient highway miles and potentially more winding coastal road sections as you near your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Oregon Coast Highway. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 224.5 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 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Southeast 94th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
411 ft34 ft
Total Climb
817 ft
Total Descent
1,091 ft
Highest Point
411 ft
~64.1 mi in
Elevation Range
378 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Bunker Hill, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 224.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
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 Bunker Hill, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Southeast 94th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bunker Hill, OR before the return drive.
