Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Gresham, OR
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
285.5 mi
459 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
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Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Gresham, OR covers 285.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, North Riverside Avenue, Riverside Avenute Connection #1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.82 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
142.7 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 285.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street 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 48m 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 Medford, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Riverside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Avenute Connection #1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crater Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Foster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Woodstock Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Foster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge slight left
258 mi
·
5 hr
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
9
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Foster Road
11
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
12
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
13
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
14
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
15
Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
16
Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
17
Turn left
118 ft
·
9 sec
18
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 142.7 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 24m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.7 miles or 2h 24m 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 56m
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 Medford, 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 Medford, OR
This is one driving day of about 285.5 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medford, 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 142.7 mi from Medford, OR · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.7 miles from Medford, 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
$56.82 one way
$113.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.43 | $126.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.98 | $13.70 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.98 | $11.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.2 | 1 | $39.97 | $18.27 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Afternoon in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
143 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 48m 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 Medford, OR to Gresham, OR covers 285.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, North Riverside Avenue, Riverside Avenute Connection #1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.7 miles from Medford, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.82 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 48m 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 Medford, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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