Origin
Happy Valley, OR
Afternoon in Happy Valley on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Happy Valley, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Happy Valley, OR
damien Saillet
Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Happy Valley to Gresham, Oregon, is a quick 18-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Powell Boulevard and Southeast 145th Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route is best suited for a single outing rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local journey within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4 miles from Happy Valley, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on West Powell Boulevard. The road's personality is that of a typical urban or suburban byway, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, sweeping curves or high-speed sections. You’ll be navigating through local streets for the entirety of your journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Powell Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Southeast Clatsop Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southeast Clatsop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Southeast 162nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Southeast Clatsop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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Southeast 162nd Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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Southeast Foster Road
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 145th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 162nd Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Clatsop Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast King Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 174th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Powell Boulevard
— 2.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Happy Valley, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
58 ft
·
1 sec
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Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto Southeast King Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast King Road
3
Turn left onto Southeast 145th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 145th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Clatsop Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Clatsop Street
5
Turn left onto Southeast 162nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 162nd Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto Southeast Foster Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southeast Foster Road
7
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
8
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
11
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this short 18-minute trip, flexibility is key. There's no need to plan extensive stops, and you can easily depart at your convenience. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns, especially on West Powell Boulevard, which accounts for the longest stretch without a turn. With a fuel cost of only $2, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. This is a simple, direct drive where the main consideration is navigating the local street network efficiently.
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 4 miles from Happy Valley, OR, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 miles.
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 8 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Happy Valley, OR.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Happy Valley, OR
This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 18m.
At 8.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on West Powell Boulevard for about 2.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Happy Valley, OR · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Gresham, OR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gresham, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $5.59 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday
Local time
3:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Happy Valley, OR to Gresham, OR covers 8.1 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Powell Boulevard, Southeast 145th Avenue, Southeast 162nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Happy Valley, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Southeast Clatsop Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Southeast 162nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Southeast Foster Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Happy Valley, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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