Origin
Klamath Falls, OR
Morning in Klamath Falls on Thursday
Local time
8:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klamath Falls, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
290.9 mi
468 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klamath Falls, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Gresham, OR covers 290.9 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, The Dalles-California Highway, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.95 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
145.5 miles from Klamath Falls, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 290.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 14m highway drive covering 290.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and The Dalles-California Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and The Dalles-California Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 165.7 miles in near OR 58.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 290.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 165.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
165.7 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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OR 58
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58 toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
7
265.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
7
282.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 56m in
Take the exit toward Foster Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
7
283.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 56m in
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Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
288.1 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
|
US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Gresham, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
Eugene
79.9 mi in
|
~1h 35m
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via OR 58
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 99.6 mi | 1h 56m |
| The Dalles-California Highway | 77.3 mi | 1h 31m |
| State Highway 58 | 38.1 mi | 52m |
| OR 58 | 23.8 mi | 32m |
| I 205 | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Williamette Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
| Highway 58 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klamath Falls, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on South 7th Street
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 97 Business
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Klamath Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 97 Business
298 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 12th Street
4
Turn right onto US 97 Business
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto US 97 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Esplanade Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 97 Business; OR 39
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Crater Lake Parkway
7
Continue on US 97
77 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
8
Take the exit onto OR 58
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
Toward OR 58 West: Oakridge, Eugene
9
Continue on OR 58
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Williamette Highway
10
Continue on OR 58
33 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 58
11
Continue on OR 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
12
Continue on OR 58
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 58
13
Turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfir-Oakridge Road
14
Turn left onto Westfir Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westfir Road
15
Turn right onto OR 58
23 mi
·
31 min
·
OR 58
16
Continue on OR 58
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 58
17
Continue on OR 58
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willamette Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto OR 58
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
OR 58
Toward I 5 North, OR 99: Eugene
19
Merge onto I 5; OR 99
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 5; OR 99
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 288
Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 205
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 205
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
25
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
26
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
27
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
29
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.5 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 64 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.5 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
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 Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls, OR
This is one driving day of about 290.9 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Klamath Falls, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.5 mi from Klamath Falls, OR · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.5 miles from Klamath Falls, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.
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
$57.95 one way
$115.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $61.33 | $122.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $64.03 | $128.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.23 | $128.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.54 | $13.96 |
| Efficient EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.45 | $11.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.73 | $18.62 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
8:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Springfield, OR
145 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 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
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Gresham, OR covers 290.9 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, The Dalles-California Highway, State Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.5 miles from Klamath Falls, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 290.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 165.7 miles (OR 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Klamath Falls, OR to Gresham, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Eugene along the way.
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