Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Port Orford, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
294.7 mi
474 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
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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Port Orford, OR
DANNIEL CORBIT
Trip Overview
Gresham to Port Orford is 294.7 miles and takes about 6h 28m via West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, and Southeast 174th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for the entirety of this drive. It's a straightforward trip, good for a single day if you get an early start and want to reach the southern Oregon coast without spending too much time on interstates.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
147.3 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 168.2 mi | 3h 15m |
| Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway | 45.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 24.9 mi | 35m |
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| Lampa Lane | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| Coquille-Bandon Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 42 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 168.2 mi, about 3h 15m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,008 veh/hr typical · worst 2,422
Quietest
1 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Port Orford, 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
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast 94th Avenue
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 205
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge onto I 5
168 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward OR 99 South, OR 42 West: Winston, Coos Bay
13
Continue on OR 42
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
14
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto OR 42
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Boulevard
16
Continue on OR 42
26 mi
·
37 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 42
18
Continue on OR 42
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
19
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
20
Continue on OR 42
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Roseburg Road
21
Continue on OR 42
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
8th Street
22
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Spruce Street
23
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lampa Lane
24
At end of road, turn left onto Lampa Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lampa Lane
25
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Lampa Lane
26
At end of road, turn left onto OR 42S
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Coquille-Bandon Highway
27
Turn left onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Continue on US 101
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
29
Continue on US 101
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 101
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 294.7-mile drive, aim to depart from Gresham early in the morning. This will allow you to complete the trip within daylight hours and avoid the bulk of rush hour traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $56, you should be able to find plenty of gas stations along the way, but it's always wise to top off before leaving urban areas. Since this is a single-day trip on surface roads, plan for one main stop to stretch your legs and grab a meal, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your speed, as you'll be passing through several towns and intersections.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.3 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.2 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 65 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Orford, 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 294.7 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 I 5 for about 168.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 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.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Southeast 174th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
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Southeast 94th Avenue
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
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 205
Merge onto I 205
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.12 one way
$114.24 round trip
$4.92/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $60.36 | $120.71 |
| premium | $5.44 | $63.08 | $126.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $64.96 | $129.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.94 | $14.15 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.26 | $18.86 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Port Orford, OR
Late night in Port Orford on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
12 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
6h 28m 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?
You'll spend the entire 294.7 miles on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is not specified, but expect consistent surface road conditions throughout. Since the highway share is zero, you'll be merging with local traffic and navigating city streets for much of the route, particularly at the beginning in Gresham. This means you should anticipate frequent intersections and variable speed limits.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 294.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,058 ft
47 ft
Total Climb
1,191 ft
Total Descent
1,453 ft
Highest Point
1,058 ft
~210.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,010 ft
Notable High Points
1,058 ft at ~210.5 miles
+603 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Port Orford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Coos Bay along the way.
Coos Bay
193.9 mi in
|
~3h 57m
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 Port Orford, OR
Full guide →Founded 1911
Port Orford, Oregon is about 26 miles south of Bandon, Oregon.
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 6h 28m. Total distance: 294.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 168.2 miles on I 5. 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Port Orford, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Orford, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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