White City, OR to Gresham, OR is 284.5 miles and takes about 5h 45m via I 5 and I 205, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traveling north through Oregon. With a recommended single day of driving, it's a straightforward route for most vehicles. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.3 miles from White City, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
206.5 mi
4h
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
46 mi
54m
I 205
16.4 mi
21m
Kirtland Road
4.3 mi
6m
Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
7m
West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
6m
Blackwell Road
1.2 mi
1m
Avenue G
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 206.5 mi, about 4h
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,761 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,117
Quietest
1 AM
~156 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White City, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
160 ft·9 sec·11th Street
2
Turn right onto OR 140
1.2 mi·1 min·Avenue G
3
Turn straight onto OR 140
0.1 mi·11 sec·Pacific Avenue
4
Turn straight onto OR 140
4.3 mi·6 min·Kirtland Road
5
Continue on OR 140
1.2 mi·1 min·Blackwell Road
6
Take the ramp onto Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
46 mi·54 min·Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
7
Continue on I 5; OR 99
207 mi·4 hr·I 5; OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 288Toward I 205 North: Oregon CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 205
16 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 17Toward Foster RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Southeast Foster Road
13
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast Jenne Road
14
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 174th Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi·6 min·West Powell Boulevard
17
Turn left
118 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 45m estimated drive time, leaving White City in the morning will allow you to reach Gresham with plenty of daylight remaining. While the drive is manageable in one day, there's one recommended stop, suggesting a brief break is factored in. The longest stretch without a significant road change is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $57. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you get closer to the Gresham area, as urban merging can slow things down.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.3 miles from White City, OR, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.5 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 63 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
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 White City, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from White City, OR
This is one driving day of about 284.5 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from White City, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 206.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 259.3 and 284.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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259.3 mi into trip|~5h 5m 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
276.5 mi into trip|~5h 27m 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
276.8 mi into trip|~5h 28m in|Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
281.7 mi into trip|~5h 38m in|US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
284.5 mi into trip|~5h 45m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.41 one way
$100.83 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$53.99
$107.98
premium
$5.04
$56.47
$112.95
diesel
$4.80
$53.72
$107.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.4
1
$29.87
$13.66
Efficient EV
71.1
0
$24.89
$11.38
EV Truck/SUV
113.8
1
$39.83
$18.21
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
White City, OR
Morning
in White City on Sunday
Local time
10:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Smoke
NNW 1 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 2:01PM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:23AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Gresham, OR
Morning
in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
10:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
NW 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 2:01PM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:23AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 78% of this 284.5-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 206.5 miles on I 5. After that, the route transitions to other roads, including Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 and I 205. Be prepared for merging traffic as you approach the Portland metropolitan area.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 259.3 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 259.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.8 miles (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,986 ft166 ft
Total Climb
1,435 ft
Total Descent
2,429 ft
Highest Point
1,986 ft
~61 mi in
Elevation Range
1,820 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
The longest stretch is about 206.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 259.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.8 miles (Southeast Woodstock Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gresham, OR before the return drive.
