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Trip from Gresham, OR to Woodburn, OR

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Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

43.6 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Woodburn, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gresham, OR to Woodburn, OR covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 $8.69 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.8 miles from Gresham, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Gresham, OR to Woodburn, OR is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Woodburn, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Powell Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast Powell Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast 174th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast Jenne Road Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast Foster Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 205 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 5 South Unavailable Refreshing
OR 214 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Powell Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, OR and Woodburn, 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

16 mi · 18 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Silverton

0.3 mi · 33 sec · OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Silverton
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Newberg Highway

1.1 mi · 3 min · Newberg Highway
14

Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Settlemier Avenue
15

Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Lincoln Street
16

Turn right

141 ft · 10 sec
17

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 21.8 miles from Gresham, OR, or about 32m 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 10 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodburn, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gresham, OR

This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 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 21.8 mi from Gresham, OR · 32m into the drive

city and county seat of Clackamas, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oregon City, OR

22 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

Oregon City, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Gresham, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodburn, OR

The final approach into Woodburn, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.69 one way

$17.37 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $9.19 $18.38
premium $5.59 $9.60 $19.19
diesel $5.61 $9.63 $19.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.10 $2.79

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Gresham, OR

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

1:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodburn, OR

Afternoon in Woodburn on Wednesday

Local time

1:05 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°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

1 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

1h 4m 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 Woodburn, OR covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 21.8 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 $8.69 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 Woodburn, OR is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Woodburn, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gresham, OR to Woodburn, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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