Origin
Dallas, OR
Afternoon in Dallas on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, OR
Talena Reese
Gresham, OR
El Puerto de Santa María
Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Washington Street, Southeast Jefferson Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.55 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
36.6 miles from Dallas, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 73.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Washington 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 Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ellendale Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellendale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 22 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem-Willamina Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Dallas Highway Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southeast Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Washington Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest Washington Street
2
Continue on Southeast Washington Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast Jefferson Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Southeast Jefferson Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Ellendale Avenue
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ellendale Avenue
6
Continue on Ellendale Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ellendale Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
OR 22 East: Salem
8
Merge slight right onto Salem-Willamina Highway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
9
Continue on Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
10
Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street Bridge
11
Take the exit slight left toward OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
OR 99E Business North: Keizer, Portland
12
Turn right onto Front Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Front Street Northeast
13
Turn left onto Commercial Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Commercial Street Northeast
14
Continue on Liberty Street Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Street Northeast
15
Turn right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Portland
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 5 North: Portland
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
18
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Foster Road
20
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
21
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
22
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
23
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
24
Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
25
Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
26
Turn left
118 ft
·
9 sec
27
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 36.6 miles from Dallas, OR, or about 45m 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 73.1 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 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 1h 17m
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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, OR
This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallas, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Dallas, OR · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Dallas, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gresham, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.55 one way
$29.10 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $15.36 | $30.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Gresham on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
King City, OR
37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Washington Street, Southeast Jefferson Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Dallas, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.55 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 Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dallas, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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