Origin
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 8.1 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast Powell Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast Jenne Road | — | — |
| Southeast Foster Road | — | — |
| Southeast 162nd Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast Clatsop Street | — | — |
| Southeast 145th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Powell Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Happy Valley, OR.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
3
Continue on Southeast Powell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
5
Continue on Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 162nd Avenue
8
Turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Clatsop Street
9
Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 145th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Southeast King Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast King Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
12
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Happy Valley, OR
Afternoon in Happy Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:28 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
8.1 mi in 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Powell Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Gresham, OR
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to Happy Valley, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Happy Valley, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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