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Trip from Gresham, OR to Dallas, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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city in the state of Texas, United States

Dallas, OR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 73.5 miles, this journey from Gresham to Dallas, Oregon, typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive keeps you firmly within familiar territory. It is a practical, turn-heavy local drive rather than a long-haul interstate trek, making it an accessible option for travelers looking for a quick change of scenery. Before you head out, confirm your vehicle is ready for a route that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed highway travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.7 miles from Gresham, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 28.2 mi 33m
I 205 16.6 mi 21m
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest 5 mi 6m
Salem-Willamina Highway 4.3 mi 5m
Southeast Foster Road 3.6 mi 7m
East Ellendale Avenue 3.2 mi 4m
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway 3 mi 4m
West Powell Boulevard 2.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 28.2 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Dallas, 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, Salem Use 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: Salem Use 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

28 mi · 32 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto I 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 5
Exit 260A Toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
13

Merge onto OR 99E Bus

3.0 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
14

Continue on OR 99E Bus

1.1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Street Northeast
15

Continue on D Street Northeast

446 ft · 25 sec · D Street Northeast
16

Turn left onto Front Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Front Street Northeast
17

Continue on OR 99E Bus

284 ft · 14 sec · Front Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

492 ft · 22 sec · Union Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Commercial Street Northeast

442 ft · 19 sec · Commercial Street Northeast
20

Turn right onto Marion Street Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marion Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on OR 22

5.0 mi · 6 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
22

Continue on OR 22

4.3 mi · 5 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward OR 223 Spur West: Dallas
24

Continue on OR 223 Spur

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Ellendale Road
25

Continue on OR 223 Spur

3.2 mi · 4 min · East Ellendale Avenue
26

Turn left onto OR 223

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
27

Turn right onto OR 223

84 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Washington Street
28

Arrive at destination

OR 223

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1-hour and 45-minute drive without scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. To avoid potential congestion on local streets, try to schedule your trip outside of peak morning or evening commute hours. Keep in mind that because the entire route is local, there are no major highway rest areas, so take care of any fueling needs before you leave Gresham to keep your $14 budget on track. Since the path is turn-heavy, double-check your GPS navigation settings to ensure you are comfortable with the specific local roads selected for your route. Enjoy the freedom of a short trip that allows you to arrive in Dallas feeling refreshed and ready to go.

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 36.7 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 16 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 54m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown King City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

37 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

Oregon City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodburn, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Gresham, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Masala Bites Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.5

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15037511266

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

0.7 mi

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.6 mi

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2.5 mi

Masala Bites Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.5

Dallas, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15037511266

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 57.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Westside Pacific Family Restaurant & Saloon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.2

Rickreall, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+15038314601

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.5

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Sunbela

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15038397779

Visit website

Mommy & Maddi's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.5

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15033639000

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.5

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 57.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

The Rogerson Clematis Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21

West Linn, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19717774394

Visit website

Keizer Rapids Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.7

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:38 am–8:30 pm

+15038563569

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
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
7
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Union Street Northeast

Turn left onto Union Street Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.64 one way

$29.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.50 $30.99
premium $5.59 $16.18 $32.36
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

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: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Gresham, OR

Evening in Gresham on Saturday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, OR

Evening in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

King City, OR

37 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 45m 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 very different experience than a standard interstate cruise, as this 73.5-mile route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, and Southeast 174th Avenue. Because the path relies entirely on surface streets and local roads, the drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. Staying attentive is essential as you transition through various local intersections. The technical nature of these roads means you should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires more focus than a typical high-speed commute.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 17 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.

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 Dallas, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Salem along the way.

Salem

7.9 mi in | ~17m | via Southeast 94th Avenue

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 1h 45m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 5. 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 Dallas, 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 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.

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