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Trip from Gresham, OR to Mission, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

206 mi

332 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m

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 Mission, OR, OR

Mission, OR

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Trip Overview

This 206-mile drive from Gresham, Oregon, to Mission, Oregon, will take you approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing local roads like the Columbia River Highway and Old Oregon Trail Highway, this route has no highway driving, making it a unique experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $41, it's an economical day trip. The drive is recommended for one day, offering a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. Its turn-heavy nature suggests a more engaging, less direct path, so be prepared for a journey that requires your attention.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

103 miles from Gresham, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbia River Highway 151.3 mi 2h 47m
Old Oregon Trail Highway 48.3 mi 52m
South Market Road 2.3 mi 4m
Southeast 223rd Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Northeast Halsey Street 0.8 mi 1m
North Main Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
US 30 Bypass 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest Fairview Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 151.3 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

138 ft · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street
3

Turn left onto North Main Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Avenue
4

Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
5

Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast 223rd Avenue
6

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Halsey Street
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Northeast 238th Drive
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 30 Bypass
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood River Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 84; US 30

151 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 84; US 30

48 mi · 52 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 216 Toward OR 331: Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto OR 331

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Market Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

OR 331

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 54-minute duration and local road focus, starting your journey in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of $41, this trip offers flexibility. Pay attention to the numerous turns, especially on the Columbia River Highway. Since it's a single-day drive, you can easily adjust your pace. A good tip is to ensure your navigation is set to avoid highways to keep you on the intended local road experience.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.3 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 45 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103 miles or 1h 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 3h 11m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 206 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Columbia River Highway for about 151.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dallesport, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

103 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

Yacolt, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chenoweth, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103 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 Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rivertap Restaurant and Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

The Dalles, Oregon

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412967870

Visit website

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cascade Locks, Oregon

2.5 mi

MOMIJI JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

The Dalles, Oregon

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

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

Rivertap Restaurant and Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412967870

Visit website

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 29.4

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15413926872

Visit website

MOMIJI JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15417691313

Visit website

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

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 58.9

Mosier, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

OpConnect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 58.9

Cook, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18558859571

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

National Neon Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15413702242

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.7 — 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 | Northwest 1st Street

Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Northeast Halsey Street

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 30 Bypass

Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood R...
8
203.4 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward OR 331: Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward OR 331: Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla
6
203.7 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | OR 331 / South Market Road

Turn left onto OR 331 / South Market Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.04 one way

$82.08 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $43.43 $86.86
premium $5.59 $45.34 $90.69
diesel $5.61 $45.48 $90.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.8 0 $21.63 $9.89
Efficient EV 51.5 0 $18.03 $8.24
EV Truck/SUV 82.4 1 $28.84 $13.18

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Saturday

Local time

10:56 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mission, OR

Night in Mission on Saturday

Local time

10:56 PM

PDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

3h 54m 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 on this route, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local roads including the Columbia River Highway and South Market Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 151.3 miles on the Columbia River Highway, offering a significant period of consistent driving. This route's character suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape, moving through communities rather than bypassing them on high-speed routes.

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: 151.3 mi on Columbia River 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 Northwest 1st Street.

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 3h 54m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Northeast Halsey Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (US 30 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 3h 54m. Total distance: 206 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.3 miles on Columbia River 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Northeast Halsey Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (US 30 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Mission, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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