The drive from Gresham, OR to Barview, OR covers 227.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Oregon Coast Highway, Highway 126 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.1 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.30 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
113.7 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Gresham is the fourth largest city within the state of Oregon, with a population of 114,000 in 2020. It's the home of an annual jazz festival. It is a part of the Portland Metropolitan Area and is generally considered a Portland suburb.
The downtown area of Gresham can be easily missed by those driving along W Powell Blvd, but has a handful of restaurants and shops to offer, as well as Main City Park.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 227.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 22m highway drive covering 227.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Oregon Coast Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.1 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 42 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 71.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Oregon Coast Highway. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 227.4 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 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
7
24.8 mi into trip|~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
221.2 mi into trip|~5h 8m in|OR 540 / Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto OR 540 / Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Barview, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
96.9 mi in|~2h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Oregon Coast Highway
43.3 mi
1h 4m
Highway 126
42.9 mi
59m
I 205
16.6 mi
21m
Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Territorial Road
4.4 mi
6m
Suttle Road
3.8 mi
6m
Southeast Foster Road
3.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Barview, 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, SalemUse the left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto I 205
17 mi·21 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
508 ft·6 sec
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse 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
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
13
Turn right onto OR 228
2.3 mi·3 min·Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
14
Turn left onto OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
15
Continue on OR 99E
8.3 mi·11 min·Albany-Junction City Highway
16
Continue on OR 99E
0.3 mi·45 sec·South 3rd Street
17
Continue on OR 99E
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 99E
18
Continue on OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·Ivy Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi·2 min·Highway 99S
20
Turn right onto OR 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
21
Continue on OR 36
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mapleton-Junction City Highway
22
Continue on OR 36
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 36
23
Turn left onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi·3 min·Applegate Trail
24
At end of road, turn left onto Territorial Road
4.4 mi·6 min·Territorial Road
25
Continue on Territorial Highway
2.7 mi·4 min·Territorial Highway
26
Turn right onto Suttle Road
3.8 mi·6 min·Suttle Road
27
At end of road, turn right onto OR 126
28 mi·39 min·Highway 126
28
Turn left onto OR 126
14 mi·20 min·Highway 126
29
Merge onto US 101
22 mi·33 min·Oregon Coast Highway
30
Continue on US 101
1.3 mi·2 min·Winchester Avenue
31
Continue on US 101
21 mi·30 min·Oregon Coast Highway
32
Continue on US 101
0.3 mi·55 sec·Sherman Avenue
33
Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Connecticut Avenue
34
Turn left onto Meade Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Meade Avenue
35
Turn right onto OR 540
0.6 mi·1 min·Virginia Avenue
36
Turn left onto OR 540
0.9 mi·2 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
37
Turn slight right onto OR 540
0.2 mi·23 sec·Cape Arago Highway
38
Turn slight right onto OR 540
0.4 mi·48 sec·Newmark Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on OR 540
1.4 mi·3 min·Newmark Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn left onto OR 540
0.8 mi·1 min·South Empire Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
41
Continue on OR 540
2.5 mi·4 min·Cape Arago Highway
42
Arrive at destination
OR 540
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.7 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barview, 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 227.4 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 71.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.7 mi from Gresham, OR
· 2h 30m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.30 one way
$90.60 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$47.94
$95.88
premium
$5.59
$50.05
$100.11
diesel
$5.61
$50.21
$100.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.88
$10.92
Efficient EV
56.9
0
$19.90
$9.10
EV Truck/SUV
91
1
$31.84
$14.55
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning
in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barview, OR
Morning
in Barview on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
40°F
Junction City, OR
114 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.
Road read
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Barview, OR covers 227.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Oregon Coast Highway, Highway 126. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 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 $45.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 22 significant decision points across 227.4 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.
On the drive from Gresham, OR to Barview, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
