Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Dundee, OR
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The drive from Gresham, OR to Dundee, OR covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest Pacific Highway, I 5, Banfield Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Southwest Pacific Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Pacific Highway West | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Portland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,360 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~449 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Dundee, OR.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on OR 99W
Continue on OR 99W
Continue on OR 99W
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
Continue on OR 99W; OR 219
Continue on OR 99W
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| premium | $5.44 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
11:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Dundee on Wednesday
Local time
11:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
41.9 mi in 1h 9m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Southwest Pacific Highway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 1st Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
740 ft
Total Descent
851 ft
Highest Point
432 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
348 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gresham, OR and Dundee, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center, Salem, Newberg and Mcminnville - among others.
Portland
Omsi
City Center
Salem
Newberg
Mcminnville
Lincoln City
Founded 1905
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
Founded 1895
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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