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Trip from Gresham, OR to Lakeview, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

321.8 mi

518 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 51m ★
6 AM
8h 0m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 6m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 55m

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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Downtown Lakeview, OR, OR

Lakeview, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gresham, OR to Lakeview, OR covers 321.8 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fremont Highway, The Dalles-California Highway, Warm Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 138.2 miles on Fremont Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160.9 miles from Gresham, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fremont Highway 138.2 mi 3h 30m
The Dalles-California Highway 53.9 mi 1h 12m
Warm Springs Highway 46.7 mi 1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway 39.6 mi 56m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway 13.3 mi 19m
Old Bend Redmond Highway 6.6 mi 11m
Southwest Canal Boulevard 6.3 mi 12m
Bend Parkway 5.5 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Fremont Highway — 138.2 mi, about 3h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Lakeview, OR.

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Start on this road

118 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 26

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Powell Boulevard
3

Take the ramp onto US 26

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 26
4

Merge onto US 26

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway
5

Continue on US 26

8.9 mi · 12 min · Mount Hood Highway
6

Continue on US 26

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
7

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway
8

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway
9

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway
10

Continue on US 26; US 97

222 ft · 7 sec · 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street
12

Continue on US 26; US 97

26 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway
13

Turn right onto US 97 Business

503 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
14

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

60 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
16

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
17

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

112 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
18

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
19

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

125 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
20

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
21

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

121 ft · 2 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
23

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
24

Enter roundabout onto US 20

276 ft · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
25

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
26

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
27

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
28

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
29

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
30

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
31

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
33

Merge onto US 97

5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on US 97

28 mi · 35 min · The Dalles-California Highway
35

Turn left onto OR 31

138 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Fremont Highway
36

Continue on US 395; OR 140

3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 395
37

Continue on US 395; OR 140

0.9 mi · 1 min · G Street North
38

Turn left onto US 395

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 395
39

Turn left onto South 1st Street

51 ft · 2 sec · South 1st Street
40

Arrive at destination

South 1st Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.9 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.2 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 71 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.9 miles or 3h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 31m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 321.8 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fremont Highway for about 138.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Terrebonne, OR

161 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

Dallesport, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bend, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.9 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fremont Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Eagles Nest | Food & Spirits

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakeview, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 2–9 PM

+15419474824

Visit website

Marcello's Cucina Italiana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sunriver, Oregon

2.2 mi

South Bend Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

2.3 mi

Best coffee break

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

Tall Town | Café & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lakeview, Oregon

0.5 mi

Downtown Cafe and Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lakeview, Oregon

0.1 mi

Eagles Nest | Food & Spirits

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 2–9 PM

+15419474824

Visit website

Bar None Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 11 AM–8 PM

+15416787942

Marcello's Cucina Italiana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Sunriver, Oregon

Hours: 4:30–8 pm

+15415938300

Visit website

South Bend Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5–8:15 pm

+15415933881

Visit website

Cottonwood Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15414607777

Visit website

Lodge Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sunriver, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15415933740

Visit website

Neon Cowboy Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 4–8:30 PM

+15419474242

Visit website

The Wallow Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Sunriver, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416393178

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

Tall Town | Café & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 6 AM–1:30 PM

+15419473521

Downtown Cafe and Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 6 AM–7 PM

+15412196852

Lacey's Coffee and Flowers

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 7 AM–5 PM

+15412198030

The Bottom of the Barrel Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lakeview, Oregon

Hours: 7 AM–7 PM

+15412199728

Eagle Crossing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15415533123

Le Petit Café Troutdale

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Troutdale, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19714198391

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

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

Fort Rock

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Sunriver, Oregon

+15415935707

Visit website

Petersen Rock Garden & Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15419040557

Visit website

Oregon Observatory at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sunriver, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15415934394

Visit website

Tumalo Feed Company Steakhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Tumalo, Oregon

Hours: 4–8 pm

+15413822202

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 0 and 144.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 26 / West Powell Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 26 / West Powell Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
129.8 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
130.1 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
132.3 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
144.8 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | Empire Avenue

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.37 one way

$124.74 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $65.91 $131.81
premium $5.44 $68.88 $137.77
diesel $5.60 $70.94 $141.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.5 1 $33.79 $15.45
Efficient EV 80.5 0 $28.16 $12.87
EV Truck/SUV 128.7 1 $45.05 $20.60

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Tuesday

Local time

10:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Destination

Lakeview, OR

Night in Lakeview on Tuesday

Local time

10:09 PM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 59m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

321.8 mi in 7h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 138.2 mi on Fremont Highway.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / West Powell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 129.8 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.1 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

4,795 ft 319 ft

Total Climb

7,140 ft

Total Descent

2,664 ft

Highest Point

4,795 ft

~321.8 mi in

Elevation Range

4,476 ft

Notable High Points

3,657 ft at ~46 miles +1,016 ft prominence
4,396 ft at ~160.9 miles +121 ft prominence
4,480 ft at ~206.9 miles +149 ft prominence
4,430 ft at ~275.8 miles +104 ft prominence

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

Arriving in Lakeview, OR

Full guide →

Founded 1869

Lakeview is a town of 2,400 people (2020) in eastern Oregon. The city bills itself as the "Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its elevation, 4,802 feet (1,464 m) above sea level. It is part of the "Oregon Outback", attracting tourist, sportsmen, and outdoors enthusiasts. Local attractions include fishing, birdwatching, camping, hang gliding, paragliding, hiking, rockhounding, hunting, and nature viewing.

Top landmarks

  • • Bailey and Massingill Store — historic building in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
  • • Post and King Saloon — commercial building in Lakeview, 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 7h 59m. Total distance: 321.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 138.2 miles on Fremont Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakeview, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / West Powell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 129.8 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.1 miles (Southwest Canal Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lakeview, OR before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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