Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Rose Lodge, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
93.7 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
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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Rose Lodge, OR
Alessandro Antonio Serra
Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Rose Lodge, OR covers 93.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 1st Street, North Main Avenue, Northwest Fairview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.67 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.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 93.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m 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 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 93.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 1st Street 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 Rose Lodge, OR is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Rose Lodge, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 1st Street | — | — |
| North Main Avenue | — | — |
| Northwest Fairview Drive | — | — |
| Southeast 223rd Avenue | — | — |
| Northeast Glisan Street | — | — |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| Columbia River Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Rose Lodge, OR.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
5
Turn right onto Southeast 223rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 223rd Avenue
6
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
7
Turn slight right
377 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn straight onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West: Portland
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 84 West: Portland
10
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Columbia River Highway
11
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
14
Merge slight left
7.4 mi
·
10 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
OR 99W South: Tigard, Newberg, McMinnville, Lincoln City
16
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Southwest Pacific Highway
17
Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway West
18
Continue on East Portland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Portland Road
19
Turn left onto North Springbrook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Springbrook Road
20
Turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
21
Turn right onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
22
Take the exit slight right
427 ft
·
14 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway West
24
Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Dayton Bypass
25
Continue on Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Three Mile Lane
26
Continue on East McMinnville Bypass
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East McMinnville Bypass
27
Merge slight right onto Salmon River Highway
38 mi
·
53 min
·
Salmon River Highway
28
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 1h 10m 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rose Lodge, 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 93.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Gresham, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Gresham, OR · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rose Lodge, OR
The final approach into Rose Lodge, 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 Rose Lodge, 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
$18.67 one way
$37.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.12 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Rose Lodge, OR
Late night in Rose Lodge on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
47 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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 Rose Lodge, OR covers 93.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 1st Street, North Main Avenue, Northwest Fairview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 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 $18.67 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 Rose Lodge, OR is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Rose Lodge, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Rose Lodge, 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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