Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
11:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
293.2 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
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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Altamont, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Altamont, OR covers 293.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, US 97, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.6 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 17m highway drive covering 293.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and US 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 99 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 99 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 97. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 293.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Southeast 174th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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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
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~17m in
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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
7
24.8 mi into trip
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~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
6
125 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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OR 58
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58 toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
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 Altamont, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
Klamath Falls
124.8 mi in
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~2h 37m
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via OR 58; OR 99
Goshen
124.8 mi in
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~2h 37m
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via OR 58; OR 99
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 99 mi | 1h 55m |
| US 97 | 77.4 mi | 1h 31m |
| State Highway 58 | 38 mi | 52m |
| OR 58 | 31.8 mi | 45m |
| I 205 | 16.6 mi | 21m |
| Williamette Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Crater Lake Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 99 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Altamont, OR.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
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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
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2 min
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Southeast Jenne Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
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Southeast Foster Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp onto Southeast 94th Avenue
0.3 mi
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48 sec
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Southeast 94th Avenue
Toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 205
17 mi
·
21 min
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I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge onto I 5
99 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto OR 58; OR 99
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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OR 58; OR 99
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
13
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 58
32 mi
·
44 min
·
OR 58
Toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
14
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Westfir Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
16
Turn left onto OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 58
17
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
18
Continue on OR 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
19
Continue on OR 58
12 mi
·
16 min
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Williamette Highway
20
Continue on OR 58
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 58
21
Merge onto US 97
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
US 97
22
Turn slight left onto US 97 Business; OR 39
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Crater Lake Parkway
Toward US 97 Business, OR 39: Klamath Falls, Reno
23
Arrive at destination
US 97 Business; OR 39
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.6 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gresham, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gresham, OR
This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 99 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.6 mi from Gresham, OR · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99 miles.
Arriving in Altamont, OR
The final approach into Altamont, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Altamont, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.41 one way
$116.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $61.81 | $123.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $64.54 | $129.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
| Efficient EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.3 | 1 | $41.05 | $18.76 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Altamont, OR
Morning in Altamont on Wednesday
Local time
11:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Springfield, OR
147 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
30 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Altamont, OR covers 293.2 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, US 97, State Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.6 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 $58.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 293.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Altamont, OR, road signs point toward Klamath Falls and Goshen.
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