Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
11:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Boardman, OR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
152 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
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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Boardman, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Boardman, OR covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Southeast 223rd Avenue, Northeast Halsey Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.7 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 152 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 147.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 1st Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Northeast Halsey Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Northeast 238th Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Northeast Halsey Street
Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Northeast 238th Drive
Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
3.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 30 Bypass
Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood R...
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3.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Columbia River Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 147.7 mi | 2h 43m |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Halsey Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 30 Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Fairview Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 238th Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 147.7 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Boardman, OR.
1
Start on this road
63 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
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9 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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Northwest Fairview Drive
5
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Southeast 223rd Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Northeast Halsey Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Northeast 238th Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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US 30 Bypass
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Troutdale, Hood River
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
148 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Toward Boardman
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn right onto Northeast Boardman Avenue
270 ft
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11 sec
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Northeast Boardman Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Northeast Boardman Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.7 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boardman, 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 152 miles and 2h 53m.
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 Columbia River Highway for about 147.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76 mi from Gresham, OR · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 76 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.7 miles.
Arriving in Boardman, OR
The final approach into Boardman, 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 Boardman, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.28 one way
$60.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.28 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Boardman, OR
Morning in Boardman on Wednesday
Local time
11:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
2h 53m 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 Boardman, OR covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Southeast 223rd Avenue, Northeast Halsey Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 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 $30.28 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Northeast Halsey Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Northeast 238th Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gresham, OR to Boardman, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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