Trip from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

251 mi

404 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 14m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Island Avenue, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

125.5 miles from Island City, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 251 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Island Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Island Avenue	—	—
Old Oregon Trail Highway	—	—
Columbia River Highway	—	—
238th Drive	—	—
Northeast 238th Drive	—	—
Northeast Halsey Street	—	—
Northeast 223rd Avenue	—	—
Northwest Fairview Drive	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Island Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Island City, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on East 1st Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East 1st Street

2

Continue on Island Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Island Avenue

3

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

4

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

94 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

5

Continue on Columbia River Highway

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Columbia River Highway

6

Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 238th Drive, Wood Village

7

Turn left onto Northeast 238th Drive

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

8

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Halsey Street

9

Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

10

Turn slight left

276 ft · 11 sec

11

Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

12

Continue on North Main Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Avenue

13

Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

138 ft · 10 sec · Northwest 1st Street

14

Turn left

62 ft · 5 sec

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 125.5 miles from Island City, OR, or about 2h 3m 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 55 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.5 miles or 2h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Island City, 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 Island City, OR

This is one driving day of about 251 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Island City, OR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.5 mi from Island City, OR · 2h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

126 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

La Grande, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Island City, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gresham, OR

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.00 one way

$100.00 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$52.92	$105.84
premium	$5.59	$55.25	$110.50
diesel	$5.61	$55.42	$110.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.3	0	$26.35	$12.05
Efficient EV	62.8	0	$21.96	$10.04
EV Truck/SUV	100.4	1	$35.14	$16.06

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Island City, OR

Afternoon in Island City on Wednesday

Local time

1:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

1:21 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

4h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Island Avenue, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Columbia River Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Island City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Island City, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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