Origin
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
4:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Oak Grove, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
The drive from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR is easy. At 34m 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 Oak Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast Powell Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast Jenne Road | — | — |
| Southeast Foster Road | — | — |
| I 205 South | — | — |
| OR 224 | — | — |
| Sunrise Expressway | — | — |
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 Oak Grove, 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
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
7
Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 205 South: Oregon City, Salem
8
Merge slight left
3.9 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
10
Turn left onto Sunrise Expressway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sunrise Expressway
11
Continue on Milwaukie Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
12
Turn left onto Southeast Webster Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Webster Road
13
Turn right onto Southeast Thiessen Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Thiessen Road
14
Turn right onto Southeast Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Hill Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southeast Oatfield Road
16
Turn right onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Rupert Drive
259 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
18
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Oak Grove, OR
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
4:06 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
34m 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 Oak Grove, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast Powell Boulevard, Southeast 174th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $3.31 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.
The drive from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Oak Grove, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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