Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: El Puerto de Santa María
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Gresham, OR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Sunset Highway, Banfield Freeway, Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Northwest Sunset Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 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
17.7 miles from Hillsboro, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
The drive from Hillsboro, OR to Gresham, OR covers 35.3 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast Lincoln Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 35.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast Lincoln Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (Stadium Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Fairview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Hillsboro, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Seattle, Portland Airport and The Dalles.
Seattle
Portland Airport
The Dalles
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Sunset Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Banfield Freeway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Cornell Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Brookwood Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Stadium Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 223rd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro, OR and Gresham, OR.
Start on North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Lincoln Street
Turn left onto Northeast Cornell Road
Turn left onto Northeast Brookwood Parkway
Turn right onto Northeast Evergreen Parkway
Turn left onto Northeast Imbrie Drive
Turn left onto Northeast Cornelius Pass Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 26
Merge onto I 405; US 26
Take the exit onto Stadium Freeway
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
Continue on North Main Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35.3 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hillsboro, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hillsboro, OR
This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Hillsboro, OR · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Hillsboro, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gresham, 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 Gresham, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Gresham on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Portland, OR
18 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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