Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Late night in Happy Valley on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, OR to Gresham, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Happy Valley to Gresham, Oregon, is a quick 18-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Powell Boulevard and Southeast 145th Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route is best suited for a single outing rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local journey within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 145th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 162nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Clatsop Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast King Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Powell Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto Southeast King Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast King Road
3
Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 145th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Clatsop Street
5
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 162nd Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
8
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
11
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southeast Clatsop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Southeast 162nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Tuesday
Local time
2:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
18m 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 no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on West Powell Boulevard. The road's personality is that of a typical urban or suburban byway, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, sweeping curves or high-speed sections. You’ll be navigating through local streets for the entirety of your journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on West Powell Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 1.8 miles in near Southeast Clatsop Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southeast Clatsop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Southeast 162nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
726 ft
285 ft
Total Climb
351 ft
Total Descent
534 ft
Highest Point
726 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 18m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on West Powell Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.8 miles (Southeast Clatsop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Southeast 162nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gresham, OR before heading back.
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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