Origin
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Aurora, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gresham, OR
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Aurora, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Aurora, OR covers 30 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, South Highway 99E, Southeast Foster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South Highway 99E | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| McLoughlin Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 1st Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Aurora, OR.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
3
Continue on US 26
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southeast 94th Avenue
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 205
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Willamette Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto OR 43
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Willamette Drive
12
Continue on OR 43
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Willamette Drive
13
Turn slight left onto OR 43
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oregon City Bridge
14
Turn right onto OR 43
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto OR 99E
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McLoughlin Boulevard
16
Continue on OR 99E
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highway 99E
17
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 1st Avenue
18
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 1st Avenue
19
Continue on OR 99E
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pacific Highway East
20
Merge onto OR 99E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway East
21
Continue on OR 99E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
1 ft
·
OR 99E
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Southeast 174th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Southeast 94th Avenue
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward OR 43: West Linn, Lake Oswego
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Turn left onto OR 43 / Willamette Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Aurora, OR
Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
30 mi in 53m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 205.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 205.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Southeast 94th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gresham, OR and Aurora, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Lake Oswego.
Salem
7.9 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Southeast 94th Avenue
Lake Oswego
16.7 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Gresham, OR
Full guide →Gresham is the fourth largest city within the state of Oregon, with a population of 114,000 in 2020. It's the home of an annual jazz festival. It is a part of the Portland Metropolitan Area and is generally considered a Portland suburb. The downtown area of Gresham can be easily missed by those driving along W Powell Blvd, but has a handful of restaurants and shops to offer, as well as Main City Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 205. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aurora, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Southeast 94th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, OR before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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