Origin
Silverton, OR
Late night in Silverton on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silverton, OR to Gresham, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverton, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Silverton to Gresham, this 45.4-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since the entire drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you won't need to worry about major regional transitions or complex logistics. It is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the round trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek. This route is a practical choice for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed interstates, offering a consistent pace for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 213 | 19.7 mi | 29m |
| Cascade Highway Northeast | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Cascade Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 213
— 19.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on OR 213
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto OR 213
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on OR 213
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Cascade Highway Northeast
5
Enter roundabout onto OR 213
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
OR 213
6
Continue on OR 213
12 mi
·
19 min
·
OR 213
7
Continue on OR 213
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Cascade Highway
8
Take the exit onto OR 213
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
OR 213
Toward I 205 North, OR 213 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
12
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
13
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
16
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Silverton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 30.1 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
OR 213
Take the exit onto OR 213 toward I 205 North, OR 213 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 205 North, OR 213 North: Portland
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
37.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Gresham on Tuesday
Local time
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
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
1h 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate via North 2nd Street, Oak Street, and the Cascade Highway Northeast to reach your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should remain alert for shifting road conditions and frequent turns that require your full attention. The lack of high-speed stretches means your pace remains steady and controlled throughout the entire 45.4 miles. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands engagement with the local geography.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on OR 213.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.1 miles in near OR 213.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.1 miles (OR 213): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Gresham, OR
Full guide →Founded 1905
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
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on OR 213. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 30.1 miles (OR 213): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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