Origin
Oregon City, OR
Late night in Oregon City on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon City, 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
32m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon City, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 17-mile drive from Oregon City to Gresham, Oregon, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 32 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes I-205 and Southeast Foster Road/West Powell Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stops; this is a straightforward transit between two points in Oregon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 8 mi | 10m |
| 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 |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Singer Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Woodstock Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on 7th Street
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Singer Hill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto 14th Street
168 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
7
Merge onto I 205
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Singer Hill Road
Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
14th Street
Turn left onto 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, The Dalles
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.77 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
32m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 47% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on I-205, which provides a faster-paced section. As you transition from the interstate to roads like Southeast Foster Road and West Powell Boulevard, the character of the drive will change, likely becoming more urban or suburban. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more local road conditions.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Singer Hill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17 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 (Singer Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 32m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I 205. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gresham, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Singer Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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