Trip from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR

Drive Time

6h 17m

Distance

293.2 mi

472 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 5m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m

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

Downtown Gresham, OR, OR

Gresham, OR

El Puerto de Santa María

Downtown Altamont, OR, OR

Altamont, OR

Maximilian Ruther

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 293.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Powell Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

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.

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: West Powell Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

118 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
3

Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
5

Continue on Southeast Jenne Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
7

Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
8

Merge slight left

17 mi · 21 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

509 ft · 7 sec · I 5 South: Salem
10

Continue on I 5 South: Salem

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 5 South: Salem
11

Merge slight left

99 mi · 1 hr 55 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen

0.3 mi · 33 sec · OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
13

Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls

32 mi · 44 min · OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
14

Turn left onto Westfir Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Westfir Road
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
16

Turn left onto State Highway 58

0.7 mi · 58 sec · State Highway 58
17

Continue on Highway 58

3.0 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
18

Continue on State Highway 58

33 mi · 44 min · State Highway 58
19

Continue on Williamette Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
20

Continue on State Highway 58

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
21

Merge slight left

77 mi · 1 hr 31 min
22

Turn slight left onto Crater Lake Parkway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Crater Lake Parkway
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 3h 8m 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gresham, 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 Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gresham, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Springfield, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, OR

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.

Pacing Suggestions

King City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springfield, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Altamont, OR

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.35 one way

$116.70 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Sunday

Local time

10:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altamont, OR

Night in Altamont on Sunday

Local time

10:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

29°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 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

6h 17m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR covers 293.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
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.
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.
The route from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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