Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Happy Valley, OR
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Trip Overview
Gresham to Happy Valley is 8.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Powell Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it an easy addition to any day's plans. It's a quick hop that requires minimal planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 145th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 162nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Clatsop Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast King Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Powell Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Happy Valley, 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
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 162nd Avenue
8
Turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Clatsop Street
9
Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 145th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Southeast King Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast King Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
12
Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 26 / West Powell Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 26 / West Powell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Southeast Clatsop Street
Turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Southeast 145th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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
Happy Valley, OR
Late night in Happy Valley on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
24 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
18m 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?
This 8.1-mile drive has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The longest stretch without a turn or significant intersection is 2.7 miles along West Powell Boulevard. You'll notice a consistent urban feel throughout, with frequent intersections and local traffic. Prepare for a drive that’s more about navigating city streets than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on West Powell Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 8 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): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Gresham, OR
Full guide →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
- • 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
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 18m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on West Powell Boulevard. 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): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Happy Valley, 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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