Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Mount Angel, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Mount Angel, OR
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Trip Overview
This 43.5-mile drive from Gresham, Oregon, to Mount Angel, Oregon, is a manageable 1-hour and 14-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for exploring within the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes South Barlow Road, I-205, and South Highway 99E, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll find this drive offers a good balance for a day's excursion, allowing ample time to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. There are no designated stops on this route, so plan your breaks accordingly.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Gresham to Mount Angel features a 32% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster-paced travel and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.2 miles on South Barlow Road, providing a good segment of consistent driving. This profile suggests a 'Mixed drive,' indicating you'll transition between different types of roads, likely starting with more urban or suburban access roads before connecting to the highway and then potentially moving onto more rural or scenic byways as you approach your destination. Expect the character of the road to evolve throughout the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Barlow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 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 around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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 Mount Angel, 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Barlow Road | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Wilco Highway Northeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Monitor-McKee Road Northeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Barlow Road
— 11.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Mount Angel, 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
Turn left onto South Barlow Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Barlow Road
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn right onto South Barlow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barlow Road
23
Continue on Woodburn-Monitor Road Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodburn-Monitor Road Northeast
24
Turn slight left onto CR 543
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Monitor-McKee Road Northeast
25
Turn left onto OR 214
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilco Highway Northeast
26
Continue on OR 214
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto North Main Street
193 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Turn right onto West Church Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Church Street
29
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Gresham, OR · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Angel, OR
The final approach into Mount Angel, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.67 one way
$17.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Angel, OR
Late night in Mount Angel on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Mount Angel, OR covers 43.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Barlow Road, I 205, South Highway 99E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $8.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Gresham, OR and Mount Angel, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Lake Oswego.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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