Origin
Hayesville, OR
Late night in Hayesville on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hayesville, 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
1h 17m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayesville, OR
Mark Stebnicki
Gresham, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 55.7-mile drive from Hayesville to Gresham, Oregon, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's designed as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. The route primarily utilizes major highways, including I-5 and I-205, along with Southeast Foster Road, making it a very accessible option for most travelers. Given its relatively short distance and highway-focused profile, it's perfect for a quick transit between these two points within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and the drive is efficient enough to allow for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| I 205 | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Portland Road Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lancaster Drive Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayesville, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Jade Street Northeast
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jade Street Northeast
2
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lancaster Drive Northeast
3
Turn left onto Hayesville Drive Northeast
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hayesville Drive Northeast
4
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Portland Road Northeast
5
Take the ramp onto I 5; OR 99E
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 205
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
11
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
12
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
15
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Hayesville, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.9 — 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
|
Lancaster Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
7
48 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.19 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
3:06 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
2 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
1h 17m 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 highway-focused drive for 83% of this 55.7-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-5, including a continuous stretch of nearly 30 miles, before transitioning to I-205 and then Southeast Foster Road. This profile means the drive is largely characterized by consistent speeds and efficient travel, rather than winding scenic roads. While not a monotonous interstate grind, the emphasis is on getting you from point A to point B effectively. The road character remains primarily that of a well-trafficked highway throughout.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 early in the drive near Lancaster Drive Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.7 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: near the start (Lancaster Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 5. 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: near the start (Lancaster Drive Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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