Trip from Deschutes River Woods, 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

3h 42m

Distance

152.1 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 43m

8 AM

4h 8m

10 AM

3h 52m

12 PM

3h 49m

3 PM

3h 53m

5 PM

4h 7m

8 PM

3h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Gresham, OR covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on Warm Springs Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.30 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

76.1 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 152.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 152.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Warm Springs Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ute Lane.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 3h 42m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ute Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Riverwoods Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ute Lane

Turn right onto Ute Lane

Navigation decision point

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Riverwoods Drive

Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive

Navigation decision point

4

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3

2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Merge onto US 97 / The Dalles-California Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4

152.1 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warm Springs Highway	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Mount Hood Highway	39.7 mi	57m
The Dalles-California Highway	39.4 mi	55m
Northwest Warm Springs Highway	13.3 mi	19m
Bend Parkway	7.3 mi	11m
East Powell Boulevard	1.4 mi	3m
Baker Road	1 mi	2m
5th Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Warm Springs Highway — 46.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deschutes River Woods, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on Galen Road

438 ft · 20 sec · Galen Road

2

Turn right onto Ute Lane

466 ft · 26 sec · Ute Lane

3

Turn left onto Riverwoods Drive

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Riverwoods Drive

4

Continue on Lakeview Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lakeview Drive

5

Continue on Baker Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

7

Merge onto US 97

1.3 mi · 1 min · The Dalles-California Highway

8

Continue on US 97

7.3 mi · 11 min · Bend Parkway

9

Continue on US 97

38 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway

10

Continue on US 26; US 97

0.9 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

11

Continue on US 26

13 mi · 19 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

12

Continue on US 26

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Warm Springs Highway

13

Continue on US 26

31 mi · 43 min · Mount Hood Highway

14

Continue on US 26

0.7 mi · 2 min · Proctor Boulevard

15

Continue on US 26

9.1 mi · 13 min · Mount Hood Highway

16

Continue on US 26

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Southeast Mount Hood Highway

17

Turn slight left onto US 26

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Powell Boulevard

Use the left lane.

18

Turn right

118 ft · 8 sec

19

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 76.1 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 33 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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 Deschutes River Woods, 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR

This is one driving day of about 152.1 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Deschutes River Woods, 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 Warm Springs Highway for about 46.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.1 mi from Deschutes River Woods, OR · 1h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Hood Village, OR

76 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

Terrebonne, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Deschutes River Woods, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redmond, Oregon

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Los Langostinos Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Redmond, Oregon

0.4 mi

Little Pizza Paradise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bend, Oregon

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 152.1

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Mo's Egg House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15415274314

Visit website

Los Langostinos Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15416047580

Visit website

Little Pizza Paradise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15413122577

Visit website

Loco Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15415271238

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15413162002

Visit website

Sora Sushi

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419239867

Visit website

Cottonwood Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15414607777

Visit website

Currents at the Riverhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15413898810

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 152.1

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Café des Chutes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15416686114

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.2

Warm Springs, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 54.3

Madras, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 152.1

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15416471409

Visit website

Wanderlust Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15413898359

Visit website

Drake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10.9

Bend, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15413897275

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.30 one way

$60.60 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$32.07	$64.13
premium	$5.59	$33.48	$66.96
diesel	$5.61	$33.58	$67.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bend, Oregon

Rivian

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Warm Springs, Oregon

EVCS

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bend, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Madras, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bend, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Madras, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Madras, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Tesla: 4 Rivian: 2 EVCS: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.97	$7.30
Efficient EV	38	$13.31	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.29	$9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

Deschutes River Woods, OR

Late night in Deschutes River Woods on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

PDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Late night in Gresham on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 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

3h 42m 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 Deschutes River Woods, OR to Gresham, OR covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway, The Dalles-California Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Deschutes River Woods, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 3h 42m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ute Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Riverwoods Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Deschutes River Woods, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Deschutes River Woods, OR to Gresham, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gresham, OR

Nearby Places

Mo's Egg House

Legacy Coffee Company

Mo's Egg House

Los Langostinos Restaurant

Little Pizza Paradise

Loco Place

Diego's Spirited Kitchen

Sora Sushi

Cottonwood Restaurant

Currents at the Riverhouse

Legacy Coffee Company

Café des Chutes

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Rivian Adventure Network

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Gresham Historical Society

Avalon Aeropub

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

Wanderlust Tours

Drake Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Deschutes River Woods, OR

Gresham, OR

Same local time

27 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 42m on the road

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