Origin
Gresham, OR
Evening in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Warren, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Warren, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Warren, OR covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 41.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Banfield Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.8 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Banfield Freeway. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
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
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 302B
Toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Industrial Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Indu...
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 Warren, OR, road signs point toward Portland and Northwest Industrial Area.
Portland
8.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 84; US 30
Northwest Industrial Area
17.6 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 25.8 mi | 41m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stadium Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Glisan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 25.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Warren, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
Toward I 5 North, US 30: Seattle
14
Take the exit onto US 30
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 30
Exit 302B
Toward I 405 West, US 30 West: Saint Helens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 405; US 30
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stadium Freeway
16
Take the exit onto US 30
24 mi
·
38 min
·
US 30
Exit 3
Toward US 30 West: Saint Helens, Northwest Industrial Area
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 30
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Gresham, OR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warren, OR
The final approach into Warren, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
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
Warren, OR
Evening in Warren on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Warren, OR covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $8.29 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 41.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gresham, OR and Warren, OR, road signs point toward Portland and Northwest Industrial Area.
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