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Trip from Lebanon, OR to Gresham, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oregon, USA

Lebanon, OR

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city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Trip Overview

This 92.6-mile drive from Lebanon, Oregon to Gresham, Oregon is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-5, I-205, and the Santiam Highway, with the majority of the journey on major highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Pacific Coast to Pacific Coast stretch within Oregon is around $18. It's a straightforward drive, well-suited for a quick transition between these two Oregon locales, offering a practical way to cover the distance without needing an overnight stay. The route is focused on efficient travel, making it a good option when time is a key consideration.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.3 miles from Lebanon, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 54.6 mi 1h 3m
I 205 16.4 mi 21m
Santiam Highway 11.2 mi 16m
Southeast Foster Road 3.3 mi 7m
West Powell Boulevard 2.7 mi 6m
Southeast Jenne Road 0.9 mi 2m
South Park Street 0.5 mi <1m
Southeast 174th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 54.6 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on US 20

23 ft · 7 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Oak Street

389 ft · 15 sec · East Oak Street
3

Turn left onto US 20

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Park Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

398 ft · 8 sec · East Carolina Street
5

Turn right onto US 20

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Main Street
6

Continue on US 20

11 mi · 16 min · Santiam Highway
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
8

Merge onto I 5

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec
Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 205

16 mi · 21 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 17 Toward Foster Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
14

Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
15

Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
16

Turn right onto US 26

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 26

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
18

Turn left

118 ft · 8 sec
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is best undertaken in one go, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming for mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any local commuter traffic. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto I-5 for the longest 54.6-mile stretch, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient refueling point. There are no designated 'stops' in the data, so plan for any necessary breaks yourself, perhaps around the halfway point of your drive.

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 46.3 miles from Lebanon, OR, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 59m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, OR

This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lebanon, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown King City, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

46 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

Albany, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Lebanon, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Appletree Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lebanon, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15412592242

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.9 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 92.6

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.3 mi

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2 mi

Appletree Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lebanon, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15412592242

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Linn Lanes - Head Pin Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lebanon, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+15414513900

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 92.6

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Rain or Shine Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039468081

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

Albina Press

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19712795196

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

French Prairie Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

French Prairie Rest Area - Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Santiam River Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 92.6

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.9

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 79.4

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.2

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 33.1

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Snyder Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 66.1

Sherwood, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15036255722

Visit website

Keizer Rapids Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 39.7

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:38 am–8:30 pm

+15038563569

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.7 — 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 | East Oak Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

Navigation decision point

7
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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
84.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$18.45 one way

$36.89 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $19.52 $39.05
premium $5.59 $20.38 $40.77
diesel $5.61 $20.44 $40.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Store - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart 5396 (Albany, OR)

Albany, OR

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ARCO, Commercial St SE, Salem, OR

Salem, OR

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Roberson Motors

Salem, OR

Blink Network

2 DCFC

SKYLINE FORD CL2 - PL2

Salem, OR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

SKYLINE FORD CL1 - PL1

Salem, OR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Lassen Chevrolet Toyota

Albany, OR

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.72 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.10 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.96 $5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lebanon, OR

Late night in Lebanon on Sunday

Local time

12:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Late night in Gresham on Sunday

Local time

12:54 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

King City, OR

46 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m 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 about 77% of this 92.6-mile route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-5, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.6 miles. While there are segments on the Santiam Highway, the overall character leans towards efficient travel on well-maintained, high-speed roads. This means fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops and a more direct, less winding experience compared to backroads. The progression is largely about covering ground efficiently, transitioning from one major artery to another.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Oak Street.

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 92.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Gresham, OR

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 4m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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