Gresham, OR to White City, OR is 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m via I 5, I 205, and Kirtland Road, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oregon, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the same region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. It's a practical choice if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
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
142.9 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
252.5 mi
4h 54m
I 205
16.6 mi
21m
Kirtland Road
4.3 mi
6m
Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Blackwell Road
1.2 mi
1m
Avenue G
1.2 mi
1m
Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 252.5 mi, about 4h 54m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 88 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,756 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,154
Quietest
1 AM
~159 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 White City, OR.
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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
252 mi·4 hr 54 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto OR 99
0.3 mi·1 min·Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1
Exit 35Toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blackwell Road
13
Turn right onto OR 99
0.2 mi·15 sec·Rogue Valley Highway
14
Continue on OR 99
0.1 mi·12 sec·Rouge Valley Highway
15
Continue on OR 140
1.2 mi·1 min·Blackwell Road
16
Turn straight onto OR 140
4.3 mi·6 min·Kirtland Road
17
Continue on OR 140
0.1 mi·11 sec·Pacific Avenue
18
Turn straight onto OR 140
1.2 mi·1 min·Avenue G
19
Turn left onto 11th Street
160 ft·7 sec·11th Street
20
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 48m estimated drive time, leaving Gresham in the morning will allow you to reach White City with plenty of daylight remaining. This route is designed for a single day, so you don't necessarily need to plan for an overnight stop. The $56 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices before you depart is always a good idea. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially during the 252.5-mile stretch on I 5, as services can be spaced out.
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 142.9 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.5 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 63 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 2h 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 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White City, 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 285.7 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 252.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 278.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
278.2 mi into trip|~5h 36m in|OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1
Take the exit onto OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1 toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blackwell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blac...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.54 one way
$115.09 round trip
$5.12/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.43
$61.04
$122.09
premium
$5.67
$63.82
$127.64
diesel
$6.28
$70.59
$141.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.71
Efficient EV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
EV Truck/SUV
114.3
1
$40.00
$18.28
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night
in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Cloudy
SSE 3 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
White City, OR
Late night
in White City on Thursday
Local time
1:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph2% 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
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
5h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 94% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch on I 5 is 252.5 miles, so plan for sustained driving. You'll transition from the interstate system onto Kirtland Road for the final portion of the trip. Expect to notice a significant increase in exit density as you approach populated areas before heading into more rural cruising.
94% 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: 252.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. You will hit about 10 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 Effort6/10
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 285.7 miles you will encounter 10 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.
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 5h 48m. Total distance: 285.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 252.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 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 White City, 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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at White City, OR before the return drive.
