Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Lake Oswego, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Lake Oswego, OR
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Trip Overview
Gresham, OR to Lake Oswego, OR is 23.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway, and South Hood Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day trip. It’s a straightforward journey that connects two points in Oregon without venturing into extensive wilderness or remote areas. Consider this route for a convenient and quick transit between these specific locales.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience some faster-paced sections, including a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on the Banfield Freeway. As you transition off the main freeway, the character of the drive will likely change, incorporating more local road segments. Be prepared for this shift in driving conditions as you navigate through different types of terrain and traffic.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
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.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
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 South: Beaverton, Salem
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OR 43: Lake Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 299A
Toward OR 43: Lake Oswego
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 Lake Oswego, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
Portland
8.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 84; US 30
Omsi
15.3 mi in
|
~23m
City Center
15.3 mi in
|
~23m
Salem
15.7 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Hood Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South Riverside Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 5 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 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 Lake Oswego, 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 left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
13
Keep slight left at fork
261 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 299A
Toward OR 43: Lake Oswego
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto OR 43
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Hood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OR 43
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Riverside Drive
18
Continue on OR 43
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North State Street
19
Turn right onto B Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
B Avenue
20
Turn left
264 ft
·
19 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lake Oswego, OR
Morning in Lake Oswego on Saturday
Local time
7:29 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
40m 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 Lake Oswego, OR covers 23.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway, South Hood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $4.74 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 15 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gresham, OR and Lake Oswego, OR, road signs point toward Portland, Omsi, City Center and Salem.
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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