Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lents, OR
Iván Rivero
The drive from Gresham, OR to Lents, OR covers 7.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Foster Road, West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Jenne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Southeast Foster Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 7.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 26 / West Powell Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gresham, OR to Lents, OR is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 26 / West Powell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Southeast 174th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto US 26 / West Powell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Powell Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Lents, OR.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
11:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Lents on Thursday
Local time
11:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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