Origin
Kenton, OR
Evening in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, OR to Gresham, OR covers 16.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Columbia Boulevard, Columbia River Highway, Northeast 223rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Northeast Columbia Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 16.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Columbia Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Columbia Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 30 Bypass / Northeast Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Columbia Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Columbia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 30 Bypass / Northeast Lombard Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 Bypass / Northeast Lombard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 205 South: Portland, Salem, Oregon City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 South: Portland, Salem, Oregon Cit...
8
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kenton, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Oregon City.
Salem
6.3 mi in
|
~14m
Oregon City
6.3 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Columbia Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Columbia River Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 223rd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Fairview Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Columbia Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 205 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Glisan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Columbia Boulevard
— 4.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Watts Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Watts Street
3
Turn right onto North Interstate Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Interstate Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Interstate Place
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Interstate Place
5
At end of road, turn right onto North Columbia Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbia Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Northeast Columbia Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Northeast Columbia Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 30 Bypass
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast Lombard Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 205 South: Portland, Salem, Oregon City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 205
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 205
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 84; US 30
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Fairview Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Northeast Fairview Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Fairview Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northeast Glisan Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northeast Glisan Street
15
Turn right onto Northeast 223rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 223rd Avenue
16
Turn slight left
277 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Fairview Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on North Main Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
19
Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
20
Turn left
63 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
6:04 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
2 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
31m 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 Kenton, OR to Gresham, OR covers 16.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Columbia Boulevard, Columbia River Highway, Northeast 223rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Kenton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 30 Bypass / Northeast Lombard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kenton, OR and Gresham, OR, road signs point toward Salem and Oregon City.
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