Origin
White City, OR
Late night in White City on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White City, 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
5h 45m
Distance
284.5 mi
458 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White City, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
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 .
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
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 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use 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 17
Toward Foster Road
Use 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from White City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.5 miles.
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 75 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.
7
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
$56.68 one way
$113.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.62 | $125.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.81 | $125.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Cottage Grove, OR
142 mi in
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
26 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
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.
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 Effort
3/10
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.
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 5h 45m. Total distance: 284.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
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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