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Trip from Central Point, OR to Gresham, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

280.5 mi

451 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

70 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

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Downtown Central Point, OR, OR

Central Point, OR

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city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Central Point, OR to Gresham, OR covers 280.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, I 205, Southeast Foster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 252.5 miles on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

140.2 miles from Central Point, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 280.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 280.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 is the longest continuous segment at about 252.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2nd Street.

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 5h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 255.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 2nd Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

7
255.3 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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
272.4 mi into trip | ~5h 21m 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
272.7 mi into trip | ~5h 22m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
277.6 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in | US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard

Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 252.5 mi 4h 54m
I 205 16.4 mi 21m
Southeast Foster Road 3.3 mi 7m
West Powell Boulevard 2.7 mi 6m
Rogue Valley Highway 2.1 mi 3m
Southeast Jenne Road 0.9 mi 2m
Southeast 174th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Front Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 — 252.5 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Manzanita Street

210 ft · 11 sec · Manzanita Street
2

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
3

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto OR99

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Front Street
5

Continue on OR 99

2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway
6

Continue on OR 99

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway
7

Take the ramp onto OR 99

253 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
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

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 140.2 miles from Central Point, OR, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252.5 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 62 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140.2 miles or 2h 45m 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 30m

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 Central Point, 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 Central Point, OR

This is one driving day of about 280.5 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Central Point, 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 Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 for about 252.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.2 mi from Central Point, OR · 2h 45m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, OR

140 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

Myrtle Creek, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage Grove, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.2 miles from Central Point, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 252.5 miles.

Arriving in Gresham, OR

The final approach into Gresham, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gresham, OR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200.3

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.9 mi

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodburn, Oregon

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 280.5

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 240.4

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Mandy's Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15416540382

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 280.5

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 260.4

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Point, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888332148

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 160.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

Crater Rock Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Central Point, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15416646081

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 280.5

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15413463024

Visit website

Don Jones Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Central Point, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15416643321

Visit website

Escape the Room Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 160.3

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417263836

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 240.4

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 200.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Amazon Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 160.3

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15416824800

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.68 one way

$109.35 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $58.95 $117.90
premium $5.57 $61.47 $122.93
diesel $6.37 $70.30 $140.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.1 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

70 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

Chargepoint Charging Staion

Eugene, Oregon

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Eugene, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 25 Blink: 19 Other: 13 Electrify America: 4 EVCS: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.1 1 $29.45 $13.46
Efficient EV 70.1 0 $24.54 $11.22
EV Truck/SUV 112.2 1 $39.27 $17.95

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Central Point, OR

Morning in Central Point on Saturday

Local time

6:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Morning in Gresham on Saturday

Local time

6:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Cottage Grove, OR

140 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

15 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

5h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Central Point, OR to Gresham, OR covers 280.5 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, I 205, Southeast Foster Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140.2 miles from Central Point, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 255.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Central Point, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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