Origin
Vernonia, OR
Night in Vernonia on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernonia, 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
1h 28m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernonia, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
Vernonia, OR to Gresham, OR is 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Northwest Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, transitioning from a more rural feel to a more suburban environment as you approach Gresham. Given its relatively short duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward journey without requiring an overnight stop. It's a practical option if you need to connect these two points efficiently, with most of the travel on established highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 24.1 mi | 33m |
| Northwest Highway 47 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Nehalem Highway South | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 223rd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Sunset Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernonia, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on OR 47
14 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Turn right onto Adams Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Adams Avenue
3
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto OR 47
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Avenue
5
Continue on OR 47
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Nehalem Highway South
6
Continue on OR 47
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Highway 47
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; OR 47
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 26
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Northwest Sunset Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 26
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Sunset Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 26
Toward I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
11
Merge onto I 405; US 26
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 5
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marquam Bridge
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 84; US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
21
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
22
Turn slight left
277 ft
·
10 sec
23
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
25
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
26
Turn left
63 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Vernonia, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Stadium Freeway
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattl...
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
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.
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:57 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
8 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 28m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 27% of the route on highways, meaning you'll experience a mix of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.1 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. Expect the road conditions to vary as you progress, moving from more rural or local roads to segments that might feel more like a busy arterial. The character of the drive shifts from potentially quieter stretches to more traffic and turns as you get closer to your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Northwest Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 14.6 miles (US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: 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.
Between Vernonia, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Seattle
43.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via Stadium Freeway
Portland Airport
44.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
The Dalles
45 mi in
|
~1h 3m
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. 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 14.6 miles (US 26; OR 47 / Northwest Sunset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: 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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