Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Gervais, OR
Muhammed Fatih Beki
The drive from Gresham, OR to Gervais, OR covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, I 5, Southeast Foster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Butteville Road Northeast | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Newberg Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,932 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~309 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Gervais, OR.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue
Merge onto I 205
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto I 5
Turn right onto OR 219
Enter roundabout onto CR 72
Continue on CR 72
Continue on CR 72
Turn right onto CR 72
Turn right onto Fir Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 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 2.8 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.86 one way
$17.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| premium | $5.44 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Night in Gervais on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 30 at 12:56PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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.
45.7 mi in 1h 7m, mostly highway — 16.6 mi of that is on I 205.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and I 5. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 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: 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
400 ft
Highest Point
319 ft
Elevation Range
242 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gresham, OR and Gervais, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Silverton.
Salem
Silverton
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 1874
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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