Origin
Gresham, OR
Night in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Damascus, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gresham, OR
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Damascus, OR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Gresham and Damascus, you will find this 7.3-mile journey is an incredibly quick transition. Spanning just 15 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Hood Avenue, and Southeast Roberts Avenue to complete your transit within the Pacific Coast region. With a fuel budget of roughly $1, this is an exceptionally economical trip that fits easily into any schedule. It is a straightforward, local commute that offers maximum efficiency if you need to get from one point to the other without delay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 222nd Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Regner Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Highway 212 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Roberts Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Hood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast 222nd Drive
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Damascus, OR.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Powell Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southeast Hood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Hood Avenue
4
Continue on Southeast Roberts Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Roberts Avenue
5
Turn right onto Southeast Regner Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Regner Road
6
Continue on Southeast 222nd Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast 222nd Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto OR 212
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Highway 212
8
Arrive at destination
OR 212
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 26 / West Powell Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 26 / West Powell Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast Hood Avenue
Turn right onto Southeast Hood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast Regner Road
Turn right onto Southeast Regner Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
At end of road, turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Damascus, OR
Night in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
9 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
15m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are strictly on local roads, you will experience a constant rhythm of turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open pavement. The character of the drive is defined by its practicality and focus on navigating through residential and local connectors. You won't face the monotony of a major highway, but you should remain attentive to the frequent directional changes required by the street layout. It is an honest, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 15-minute duration.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Southeast 222nd Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 26 / West Powell Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / West Powell Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Southeast Hood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Southeast Regner Road): Navigation decision point.
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 15m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Southeast 222nd Drive. 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: near the start (US 26 / West Powell Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Southeast Hood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Southeast Regner Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Damascus, 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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