Trip from La Grande, OR to Gresham, OR

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

248.7 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 40m

8 AM

5h 7m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 47m

3 PM

4h 51m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 32m

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 La Grande, OR to Gresham, OR covers 248.7 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Northeast 223rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.6 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.54 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

124.3 miles from La Grande, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 248.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 248.7 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.

Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 151.6 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 2.2 miles in near I 84; US 30 / Old Oregon Trail Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (I 84; US 30 / Old Oregon Trail Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 244.8 miles (US 30 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles (US 30 Bypass / Northeast 238th Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 84; US 30 / Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

244.8 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | US 30 Bypass

Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

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 16 Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

5

245 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | US 30 Bypass / Northeast 238th Drive

Turn left onto US 30 Bypass / Northeast 238th Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

5

245.3 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in | Northeast Halsey Street

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

5

246 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | Northeast 223rd Avenue

Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	151.6 mi	2h 47m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	90.9 mi	1h 38m
Northeast 223rd Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
Adams Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Northeast Halsey Street	0.8 mi	1m
North Main Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
La Grande-Baker Highway	0.5 mi	<1m
US 30	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 151.6 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grande, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on US 30

1.4 mi · 2 min · Adams Avenue

2

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 53 sec · La Grande-Baker Highway

3

Take the ramp onto US 30

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 30

4

Merge onto I 84; US 30

91 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Continue on I 84; US 30

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

6

Take the exit onto US 30 Bypass

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 30 Bypass

Exit 16 Toward 238th Drive, Wood Village Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Turn left onto US 30 Bypass

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

8

Turn right onto Northeast Halsey Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast Halsey Street

Use the straight lane.

9

Turn left onto Northeast 223rd Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 223rd Avenue

Use the left lane.

10

Turn slight left

277 ft · 10 sec

11

Turn left onto Northwest Fairview Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Northwest Fairview Drive

Use the left lane.

12

Continue on North Main Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Avenue

13

Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

138 ft · 9 sec · Northwest 1st Street

14

Turn left

63 ft · 4 sec

15

Arrive at 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 124.3 miles from La Grande, OR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.6 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m

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 La Grande, 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 La Grande, OR

This is one driving day of about 248.7 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from La Grande, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 151.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.3 mi from La Grande, OR · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallesport, WA

124 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

College Place, WA

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 124.3 miles from La Grande, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.6 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419633474

Visit website

Moy's Dynasty Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

0.2 mi

GC Asian Fusion

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Grande, Oregon

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 248.7

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419633474

Visit website

Moy's Dynasty Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419638881

Visit website

GC Asian Fusion

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419635907

Visit website

MOMIJI JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15417691313

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15419632134

Visit website

Tequila’s | Family Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

La Grande, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15413918737

Visit website

Bette's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 195.4

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+15413861880

Visit website

Rivertap Restaurant and Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412967870

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 248.7

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 195.4

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 248.7

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

National Neon Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 177.6

The Dalles, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15413702242

Visit website

Hood River Waterfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 195.4

Hood River, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15413875201

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.54 one way

$99.09 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$52.43	$104.87
premium	$5.59	$54.74	$109.49
diesel	$5.61	$54.91	$109.82

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mosier, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

La Grande, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

The Dalles, Oregon

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hood River, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hood River, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

The Dalles, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Hood River, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Island City, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 EVCS: 3 ChargePoint: 2 Electrify America: 2 Rivian: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.11	$11.94
Efficient EV	62.2	0	$21.76	$9.95
EV Truck/SUV	99.5	1	$34.82	$15.92

Gas CO2

87 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

La Grande, OR

Night in La Grande on Thursday

Local time

10:28 PM

PDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Thursday

Local time

10:28 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

11 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

4h 40m 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 La Grande, OR to Gresham, OR covers 248.7 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway, Northeast 223rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.3 miles from La Grande, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.54 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 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (I 84; US 30 / Old Oregon Trail Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 244.8 miles (US 30 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles (US 30 Bypass / Northeast 238th Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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Trip from La Grande, OR to Gresham, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gresham, OR

Nearby Places

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

Legacy Coffee Company

La Fiesta | Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

Moy's Dynasty Restaurant

GC Asian Fusion

MOMIJI JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT

Denny's Restaurant

Tequila’s | Family Mexican Restaurant

Bette's Place

Rivertap Restaurant and Pub

Legacy Coffee Company

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

OpConnect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Gresham Historical Society

National Neon Sign Museum

Hood River Waterfront Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

La Grande, OR

Gresham, OR

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 40m on the road

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