Origin
Gresham, OR
Evening in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Kenton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Banfield Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Banfield Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
Portland
8.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 84; US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 30 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Glisan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Banfield Freeway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Kenton, OR.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
5
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 223rd Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
376 ft
·
13 sec
8
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 84 West: Portland
10
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 84; US 30
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
Toward Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 305B
Toward US 30 Bypass: Lombard Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 30 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Lombard Street
16
Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Interstate Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Watts Street
152 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Watts Street
18
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kenton, OR
Evening in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
31m 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 Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR covers 19.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway, US 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.96 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Kenton, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Portland along the way.
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