Origin
Gresham, OR
Morning in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to La Pine, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
176.7 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 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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La Pine, OR
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to La Pine, OR covers 176.7 miles and takes about 4h 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 Mount Hood Highway, Mount Hood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.20 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
88.3 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
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 4h 18m. Total distance: 176.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 176.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Powell Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 18m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to La Pine, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast Mount Hood Highway | — | — |
| Mount Hood Highway | — | — |
| Pioneer Boulevard | — | — |
| Warm Springs Highway | — | — |
| Northwest Warm Springs Highway | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Southwest 4th Street | — | — |
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 La Pine, OR.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powell Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
3
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southeast Mount Hood Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Mount Hood Highway
5
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
6
Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
7
Continue on Mount Hood Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Mount Hood Highway
8
Continue on Warm Springs Highway
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Warm Springs Highway
9
Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
10
Continue on 4th Street
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
4th Street
11
Continue on Southwest 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
12
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
26 mi
·
37 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
13
Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Veterans Way
14
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
16
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
20
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
21
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
25
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
30
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
31
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Empire Avenue
32
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bend Parkway
34
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
26 mi
·
31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
35
Arrive at your destination
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 88.3 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Pine, 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 176.7 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.3 mi from Gresham, OR · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Pine, OR
The final approach into La Pine, 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 La Pine, 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
$35.20 one way
$70.40 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $37.25 | $74.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $38.89 | $77.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.01 | $78.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.74 | $11.31 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
La Pine, OR
Morning in La Pine on Saturday
Local time
10:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Warm Springs, OR
88 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
4h 18m 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 La Pine, OR covers 176.7 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Mount Hood Highway, Mount Hood Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.3 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 $35.20 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 18m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to La Pine, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to La Pine, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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