Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Monday
Local time
10:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Burns, OR
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
265.2 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
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6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gresham, OR
El Puerto de Santa María
Burns, OR
Berat BAKI
Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Burns, OR covers 265.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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 Mount Hood Highway, Mount Hood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.78 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
132.6 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 9m drive with frequent turns across 265.2 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 9m, 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 Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Mount Hood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Hood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warm Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 4th Street | 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 Burns, OR.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powell Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
3
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
5
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
6
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
7
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
8
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
9
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
10
Continue on 4th Street
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
11
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
12
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
13
Turn left onto Madras-Prineville Highway
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Madras-Prineville Highway
14
Turn right onto Ochoco Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Ochoco Highway
15
Merge slight left onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Ochoco Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tom McCall Road
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tom McCall Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Tom McCall Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tom McCall Road
18
Continue on George Millican Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
George Millican Road
19
Continue on Millican Road
25 mi
·
44 min
·
Millican Road
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Oregon Highway
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Central Oregon Highway
21
Continue on Hines Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hines Boulevard
22
Continue on West Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Street
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 132.6 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 3h 4m 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.6 miles or 3h 4m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 265.2 miles and 6h 9m.
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 132.6 mi from Gresham, OR · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.6 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burns, OR
The final approach into Burns, 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 Burns, 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
$52.78 one way
$105.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $55.73 | $111.47 |
| premium | $5.59 | $58.33 | $116.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.92 | $117.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.21 | $10.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.1 | 1 | $37.13 | $16.97 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Burns, OR
Morning in Burns on Monday
Local time
10:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
32°F
Warm Springs, OR
133 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
16 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
6h 9m 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 Burns, OR covers 265.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Mount Hood Highway, Mount Hood Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.6 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 $52.78 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 9m, 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 Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Burns, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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