Gresham, OR to Turner, OR is 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m via I 5, I 205, and Southeast Foster Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving between Oregon's more populated areas. Given its relatively short length and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
33.7 mi
39m
I 205
16.6 mi
21m
Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Turner Road Southeast
2.4 mi
3m
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
1.2 mi
1m
3rd Street Southeast
1 mi
1m
Lancaster Drive Southeast
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 33.7 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-205
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
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Averaged across 98 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 Turner, 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, SalemUse 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: SalemUse 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
34 mi·39 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 253Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
14
Turn left onto OR 22; OR 99E Bus
0.4 mi·40 sec·North Santiam Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Lancaster Drive
16
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Southeast
1.0 mi·1 min·Lancaster Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
1.2 mi·1 min·Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Turner Road Southeast
2.4 mi·3 min·Turner Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 27
1.0 mi·1 min·3rd Street Southeast
20
Arrive at destination
3rd Street Southeast
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 1.5 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving mid-morning might help you avoid the heaviest commute traffic around Portland. Since it's a short drive, you don't need to plan for multiple stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the $13 estimate is based on current prices and average MPG. Consider filling up before you leave Gresham if you prefer a full tank for the 66.1-mile stretch.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.1 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 15 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turner, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gresham, OR
This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 33.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 59.5 — 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|~6m in|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|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
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
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 253
Toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Be...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.89 one way
$25.78 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.21
$13.55
$27.11
premium
$5.50
$14.32
$28.64
diesel
$6.75
$17.56
$35.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.94
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Gresham, OR
Evening
in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Turner, OR
Evening
in Turner on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive 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
22 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
1h 31m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 76% of the 66.1 miles on freeways like I 5 and I 205. You'll experience a longest stretch of 33.7 miles on I 5, so expect sustained highway cruising. The transition to surface roads, like Southeast Foster Road, will occur after this, offering a change from high-speed travel. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter typical freeway merging and denser exit sequences.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 14 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
Mostly flat terrain
319 ft127 ft
Total Climb
261 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
319 ft
Elevation Range
192 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gresham, OR and Turner, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Bend.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Turner, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Turner, OR before heading back.
