Origin
Gresham, OR
Late night in Gresham on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gresham, OR to Sweet Home, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
107.7 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Sweet Home, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gresham, OR to Sweet Home, OR covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 $21.46 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
53.8 miles from Gresham, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 107.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Sweet Home, OR is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Sweet Home, 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 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| OR 34 | — | — |
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 Sweet Home, 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
17 mi
·
21 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
509 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem
10
Continue on I 5 South: Salem
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
11
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
13
Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
14
Continue on Highway 34 Southeast
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 34 Southeast
15
Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
16
Turn right onto Denny School Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Denny School Road
17
Continue on Airport Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Drive
18
Continue on South Airport Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Road
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on South Santiam Highway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Santiam Highway
21
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
22
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 53.8 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 1h 12m 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sweet Home, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gresham, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 107.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 53.8 mi from Gresham, OR · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sweet Home, OR
The final approach into Sweet Home, 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 Sweet Home, 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
$21.46 one way
$42.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Sweet Home, OR
Late night in Sweet Home on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
King City, OR
54 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
15 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 24m 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 Sweet Home, OR covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 53.8 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 $21.46 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 Sweet Home, OR is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Sweet Home, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Sweet Home, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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