This 161-mile journey from Oakridge to Gresham, Oregon, will take approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes of driving time. As both locations are within the Pacific Coast region and the state of Oregon, you'll experience a consistent local feel throughout. With a projected fuel cost of around $32 and just one recommended stop, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a direct and turn-heavy experience rather than extensive highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.3 miles from Oakridge, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
99.6 mi
1h 56m
OR 58
23.8 mi
32m
I 205
16.4 mi
21m
Highway 58
7 mi
12m
Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Willamette Highway
2 mi
2m
Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Commercial Street
427 ft·16 sec·Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
323 ft·19 sec·Maple Street
3
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto Crestview Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·Crestview Street
5
Turn right onto OR 58
1.4 mi·3 min·Highway 58
6
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi·57 sec·State Highway 58
7
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Westfir-Oakridge Road
8
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Westfir Road
9
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi·31 min·OR 58
10
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi·9 min·Highway 58
11
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi·2 min·Willamette Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi·59 sec·OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
13
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 5; OR 99
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 288Toward I 205 North: Oregon CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 205
16 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 17Toward Foster RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Southeast Foster Road
19
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Jenne Road
20
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 174th Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi·6 min·West Powell Boulevard
23
Turn left
118 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 55-minute duration for this 161-mile drive, you have considerable flexibility for when to depart. Aiming for mid-morning can help you avoid the busiest local traffic. With only one planned stop and a fuel cost estimate of $32, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it into multiple days. Pay attention to the frequent turns and local road conditions, as this 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means constant adjustments. A good tip is to ensure your navigation is set to prioritize local streets, as the highway share is zero.
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 80.3 miles from Oakridge, OR, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 35 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
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 Oakridge, 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 Oakridge, OR
This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Oakridge, 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 99.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.4 and 157.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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35.4 mi into trip|~52m in|OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
7
135.4 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
152.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m 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
152.9 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
157.8 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
$31.99 one way
$63.99 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$33.86
$67.72
premium
$5.59
$35.35
$70.70
diesel
$5.61
$35.46
$70.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.2
0
$16.86
$7.71
Efficient EV
40.2
0
$14.05
$6.42
EV Truck/SUV
64.2
0
$22.48
$10.28
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Oakridge, OR
Night
in Oakridge on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gresham, OR
Night
in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live 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
18 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
3h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 161-mile trip, with zero highway miles contributing to its character. You'll be navigating through Oakridge and Gresham using main roads such as Maple Street, East 1st Street, and Crestview Street, which means frequent changes in direction and pace. Since there's no extended highway segment, the longest uninterrupted stretch of driving will be dictated by traffic lights and intersections rather than open road. This route is less about covering distance quickly and more about the local transit experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and OR 58. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.4 miles in near OR 58.
Driving Effort5/10
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 160.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 35.4 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 160.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: at 35.4 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Gresham, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
