Origin
Gresham, OR
Night in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
10:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
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6h 17m
Distance
293.2 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
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Gresham, OR
El Puerto de Santa María
Altamont, OR
Maximilian Ruther
The drive from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR covers 293.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.35 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
146.6 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 293.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Jenne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Foster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Altamont, OR.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
Continue on I 5 South: Salem
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Turn left onto Westfir Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
Turn left onto State Highway 58
Continue on Highway 58
Continue on State Highway 58
Continue on Williamette Highway
Continue on State Highway 58
Merge slight left
Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gresham, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Gresham, OR
This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 6h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.6 mi from Gresham, OR · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Altamont, 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 Altamont, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$58.35 one way
$116.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $61.62 | $123.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $64.49 | $128.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $65.14 | $130.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.3 | 1 | $41.05 | $18.76 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
10:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Altamont on Sunday
Local time
10:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
147 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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