Origin
Grand Ronde, OR
Night in Grand Ronde on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Ronde, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Ronde, OR
Felipe Alves
Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
This 77.7-mile drive from Grand Ronde to Gresham, Oregon, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. The route utilizes a mix of roads, including Salmon River Highway and Southwest Pacific Highway, with about 18% on the interstate. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this journey offers a convenient way to travel within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is more of a local drive, with a turn-heavy profile, making it a relaxed option for a single day of exploration. No overnight stays are recommended for this route.
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
38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 77.7-mile trip. While only 18% of the route is on the highway, you'll encounter a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 22.7 miles along Salmon River Highway, offering a more continuous driving segment. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially winding local roads to faster highway sections and back. This varied terrain means you'll need to stay engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Salmon River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Seattle
8
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portl...
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport,...
7
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grand Ronde, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Salem
54.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Seattle
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 31m
|
via I 5
Portland Airport
61.6 mi in
|
~1h 33m
The Dalles
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Highway | 22.7 mi | 31m |
| Southwest Pacific Highway | 12.1 mi | 21m |
| I 5 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Pacific Highway West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Newberg-Dundee Bypass | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Dayton Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Salmon River Highway
— 22.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Ronde, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Grand Ronde Road North
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grand Ronde Road North
2
Turn left onto OR 18
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Salmon River Highway
3
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 18
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Salmon River Highway
4
Take the exit onto OR 18
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West McMinnville Bypass
5
Continue on OR 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
6
Continue on OR 18
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
7
Merge onto OR 99W; OR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
8
Turn left onto OR 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
9
At end of road, turn left onto OR 219
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
10
Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springbrook Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto OR 99W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on OR 99W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
13
Continue on OR 99W
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5: Portland, Salem
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Toward Seattle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 300
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 84; US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
24
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
25
Turn slight left
277 ft
·
10 sec
26
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
28
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
29
Turn left
63 ft
·
4 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 58-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning allows for a relaxed pace. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you'll have flexibility to pull over as needed. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, especially on the Salmon River Highway segment, which accounts for the longest stretch at 22.7 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly trip. Consider a brief stop for a break around the halfway point to refresh before completing the drive to Gresham.
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 38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 55m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grand Ronde, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Ronde, OR
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Grand Ronde, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Salmon River Highway for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Grand Ronde, OR · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, 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
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| premium | $5.59 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
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: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Night in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
9:39 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
39 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
5 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
1h 58m 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 Grand Ronde, OR to Gresham, OR covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Salmon River Highway, Southwest Pacific Highway, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Grand Ronde, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grand Ronde, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
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