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Trip from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

72.2 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

Downtown Chenoweth, OR, OR

Chenoweth, 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 Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pine Street, Chenowith Creek Road, West 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.1 miles from Chenoweth, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 72.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pine Street
Chenowith Creek Road
West 10th Street
Chenoweth Loop Road
West 6th Street
River Road
Columbia River Highway
238th Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pine Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lockwood Street West

328 ft · 17 sec · Lockwood Street West
2

Turn right onto Pine Street

463 ft · 26 sec · Pine Street
3

Turn left onto Chenowith Creek Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chenowith Creek Road
4

Continue on West 10th Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West 10th Street
5

Turn left onto Chenoweth Loop Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chenoweth Loop Road
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 6th Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 6th Street
7

Turn right onto River Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · River Road
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

66 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Columbia River Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 238th Drive, Wood Village
11

Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive
12

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Halsey Street
13

Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue
14

Turn slight left

276 ft · 11 sec
15

Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive
16

Continue on North Main Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Avenue
17

Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

138 ft · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street
18

Turn left

62 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 36.1 miles from Chenoweth, OR, or about 39m into the drive.

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 16 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.1 miles or 39m 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 7m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chenoweth, OR

This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Chenoweth, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.1 mi from Chenoweth, OR · 39m into the drive

Downtown Carson, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carson, WA

36 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

White Salmon, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carson, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Chenoweth, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.38 one way

$28.77 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $15.22 $30.44
premium $5.59 $15.89 $31.79
diesel $5.61 $15.94 $31.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.47
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
EV Truck/SUV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Chenoweth, OR

Afternoon in Chenoweth on Wednesday

Local time

4:32 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

4:32 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

38°F

Carson, WA

36 mi in

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

11 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

1h 19m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pine Street, Chenowith Creek Road, West 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Chenoweth, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chenoweth, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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