Origin
Scappoose, OR
Evening in Scappoose on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scappoose, 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
58m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scappoose, OR
JOHN CALLERY
Gresham, OR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scappoose to Gresham is a straightforward 36.6-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Pacific Coast region, it is easily manageable as a one-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the drive. The route utilizes Northwest Saint Helens Road, US 30, and Northwest Yeon Avenue to navigate between these two Oregon towns. It is a practical connection that functions well for commuters or travelers looking to cross the area efficiently. Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions across the local landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Saint Helens Road | 14 mi | 21m |
| US 30 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Northwest Yeon Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Lower Columbia River Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Northeast 223rd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Saint Helens Road
— 14 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
2
Continue on US 30
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Columbia River Highway
3
Continue on US 30
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Northwest Saint Helens Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Yeon Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 405 North, US 30: The Dalles, Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 405; US 30
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
7
Take the exit onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
Toward I 5 South, US 30 East: The Dalles
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 30
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 30
Exit 301
Toward I 84, US 30 East: The Dalles
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
12
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
13
Turn slight left
277 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
16
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
17
Turn left
63 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Scappoose, 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 18.9 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 405 North, US 30: The Dalles, Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 405 North, US 30: The Dalles, Seattle
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 5 South, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 South, US 30 East: The Dalles
8
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 84, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward I 84, US 30 East: The Dalles
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 mix of driving conditions as you make your way across the 36.6 miles. With 41% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will encounter a blend of faster stretches and slower local segments. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey spans 14 miles along Northwest Saint Helens Road, providing a consistent pace before the road profile shifts. As you transition through the different road types, the character of the drive changes from rural-leaning stretches to the more developed streets of the Gresham area. You will find that the road surface and traffic density fluctuate, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the transition from US 30 to city-level infrastructure.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on Northwest Saint Helens Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scappoose, OR to Gresham, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
18.9 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 30
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 58m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on Northwest Saint Helens Road. 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: at 18.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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