Myrtle Point to Gresham is 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 14m via I 5 and I 205, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip travels from the Pacific Coast region of Oregon to another part of the same region, offering a mostly highway experience. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, primarily on major interstate routes, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for about 77% of your drive to be on highways.
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
123.4 miles from Myrtle Point, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
168.2 mi
3h 15m
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
45.8 mi
1h 5m
I 205
16.4 mi
21m
State Highway 42
5.3 mi
7m
Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
2m
Douglas Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 168.2 mi, about 3h 15m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,948 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,297
Quietest
1 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Myrtle Point, OR and Gresham, OR.
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Start on OR 42
0.3 mi·47 sec·8th Street
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Continue on OR 42
490 ft·13 sec·Roseburg Road
3
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi·23 sec·Maryland Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto OR 42
17 mi·23 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
5
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi·7 min·State Highway 42
6
Continue on OR 42
26 mi·37 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
7
Continue on OR 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Douglas Boulevard
8
Turn left onto OR 42; OR 99
0.5 mi·44 sec·North Main Street
9
Continue on OR 42; OR 99
2.7 mi·4 min·Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 5
168 mi·3 hr 15 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 288Toward I 205 North: Oregon CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 205
16 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 17Toward Foster RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Southeast Foster Road
17
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Jenne Road
18
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 174th Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi·6 min·West Powell Boulevard
21
Turn left
118 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 14-minute drive, starting in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you near Gresham. The route is efficient enough to complete in one day, so you can take your time with stops. Plan for one main stop to break up the 168.2-mile stretch on I 5, perhaps around the halfway point. Fuel costs are estimated at $49, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before departing Myrtle Point, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you enter the more urbanized areas around Portland.
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 123.4 miles from Myrtle Point, OR, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.2 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 54 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 11m
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 Myrtle Point, 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 Myrtle Point, OR
This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Myrtle Point, 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 168.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 53.5 and 244 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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53.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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221.7 mi into trip|~4h 33m 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
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238.8 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
239.1 mi into trip|~4h 56m in|Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
244 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
$43.73 one way
$87.47 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$46.83
$93.67
premium
$5.04
$48.99
$97.98
diesel
$4.80
$46.60
$93.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74
0
$25.91
$11.85
Efficient EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
EV Truck/SUV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.80
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Point, OR
Late night
in Myrtle Point on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Gresham, OR
Late night
in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
3:24 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
NW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 5:11AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
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
5h 14m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the 246.8 miles on major roads like I 5 and I 205. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 168.2 miles on I 5, so expect long periods of consistent cruising. The transition from highway to more local roads will likely occur as you approach your destination in Gresham. Be prepared for the dense exit patterns typical of interstate travel, especially as you get closer to the Portland metro area.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 53.5 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Myrtle Point is said to be one of the best-preserved small towns in Southern Oregon. The town is at the southern end of the Coquille River Valley, about 25 miles inland from the city of Bandon along the Oregon coast. The historic downtown is accompanied by many traditional homes, with some being in mint condition and others in the process of renovation.
Top landmarks
•Coos County Logging Museum — industrial museum in Oregon, USA
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
The longest stretch is about 168.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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.
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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 238.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gresham, OR before the return drive.
