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Trip from Tangent, OR to Gresham, OR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oregon, USA

Tangent, OR

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city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Trip Overview

This 89.2-mile drive from Tangent, Oregon, to Gresham, Oregon, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route predominantly utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through communities rather than on high-speed interstates. Given its short duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Tangent, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 59.9 mi 1h 10m
I 205 16.4 mi 21m
Southeast Foster Road 3.3 mi 7m
West Powell Boulevard 2.7 mi 6m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Southeast Jenne Road 0.9 mi 2m
Albany-Junction City Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Southeast 174th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 59.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tangent, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on Birdfoot Drive

509 ft · 16 sec · Birdfoot Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
4

Merge onto OR 34

2.3 mi · 3 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
6

Merge onto I 5

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec
Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 205

16 mi · 21 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
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

Trip Plan

For this 89.2-mile trip, leaving Tangent, Oregon, at a time that avoids local rush hour traffic will make the drive smoother, especially given its 'turn-heavy' nature. Since the total duration is just over 1.5 hours, there's no need to split this drive; you can comfortably complete it in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan for potential stops at your discretion, as there are no designated stops required. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the local road names before you depart, as you'll be relying on them for a significant portion of your journey before merging onto I-205 North.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Tangent, OR, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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 Tangent, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tangent, OR

This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tangent, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 59.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tigard, OR

45 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

Salem, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keizer, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Tangent, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Sunbela

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 8min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15038397779

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

2.4 mi

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

2.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.5 mi

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2 mi

Sunbela

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15038397779

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Tik Tok Restaurant and Bar 82nd

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15037759564

Visit website

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036531930

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

Rain or Shine Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039468081

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Snyder Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sherwood, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15036255722

Visit website

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 86.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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

$17.75 one way

$35.50 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $18.78 $37.57
premium $5.59 $19.61 $39.23
diesel $5.61 $19.67 $39.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.36 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Tangent, OR

Late night in Tangent on Tuesday

Local time

2:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Late night in Gresham on Tuesday

Local time

2:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°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

22 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

1h 57m 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 more engaging driving experience on this route, as it's characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway segments. The journey unfolds primarily on roads like the Albany-Junction City Highway and the Corvallis-Lebanon Highway before transitioning to I-205 North for the final leg. While there isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch provided, the emphasis on local roads suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The road will likely feel more intimate, passing through various towns and rural areas as you make your way toward the Portland metropolitan area.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.9 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 5.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.1 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: at 4.1 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 57m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on I 5. 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 4.1 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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