Origin
Gresham, OR
Night in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Oak Grove, OR
Ylanite Koppens
Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, Southeast Foster Road, West Powell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Southeast 174th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
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 13
Toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
Turn left onto OR 224 / Sunrise Expressway
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 Oak Grove, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Milwaukie.
Salem
7.9 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Southeast 94th Avenue
Milwaukie
12.1 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Milwaukie Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Thiessen Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Oak Grove, 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
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 13
Toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto OR 224
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sunrise Expressway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
12
Turn left onto Southeast Webster Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Webster Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Southeast Thiessen Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Thiessen Road
14
Turn right onto Southeast Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Hill Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast Oatfield Road
16
Turn right onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Rupert Drive
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
18
Turn right
72 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left
111 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Oak Grove, OR
Night in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
34m 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 Oak Grove, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, Southeast Foster Road, West Powell Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $3.31 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 16.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 Oak Grove, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Milwaukie.
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