Trip from Mill City, OR to Gresham, OR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 5, North Santiam Highway, I 205. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 44.2 miles from Mill City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Mill City, OR to Gresham, OR?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

88.4 mi

142 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

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 Mill City, OR to Gresham, OR covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, North Santiam Highway, I 205 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.5 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.2 miles from Mill City, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 88.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Mill City, OR to Gresham, OR covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 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 34.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near I 5; OR 99E.

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 88.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 28.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

7

28.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 5; OR 99E

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland

7

63.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

80.6 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard

Turn right onto US 26 / Southeast Powell Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	34.5 mi	40m
North Santiam Highway	27.8 mi	32m
I 205	16.4 mi	21m
Southeast Foster Road	3.3 mi	7m
West Powell Boulevard	2.7 mi	6m
Southeast Jenne Road	0.9 mi	2m
Northwest Santiam Boulevard	0.6 mi	<1m
Southeast 174th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 34.5 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 1st Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South 1st Avenue

2

Continue on CR 965

379 ft · 7 sec · Northwest Alder Street

3

Turn straight onto Northwest 2nd Avenue

195 ft · 9 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue

4

Turn left onto OR 22

0.6 mi · 38 sec · Northwest Santiam Boulevard

5

Continue on OR 22

28 mi · 32 min · North Santiam Highway

6

Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E

35 mi · 40 min · I 5; OR 99E

Exit 1B Toward I 5 North: Portland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec

Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Continue on I 205

16 mi · 21 min · I 205

Use the straight lane.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 17 Toward Foster Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

11

Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

12

Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

13

Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

14

Turn right onto US 26

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

Use the right lane.

15

Continue on US 26

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

16

Turn left

118 ft · 8 sec

Use the left lane.

17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.2 miles from Mill City, OR, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.2 miles or 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

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 Mill City, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mill City, OR

This is one driving day of about 88.4 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Mill City, OR.

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

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 34.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.2 mi from Mill City, OR · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

King City, OR

44 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

Stayton, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodburn, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Mill 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.

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

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.6

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Sunbela

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.9 mi

Neufeldt's Restaurant Aumsville

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aumsville, Oregon

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gresham, Oregon

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 88.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

1.6 mi

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

2 mi

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Sunbela

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15038397779

Visit website

Neufeldt's Restaurant Aumsville

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.9

Aumsville, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15037494095

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Tik Tok Restaurant and Bar 82nd

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15037759564

Visit website

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036531930

Visit website

White's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15033630297

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.2

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Legacy Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 88.4

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15034895056

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Bipartisan Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15032531051

Visit website

Rain or Shine Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15039468081

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Gresham Historical Society

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 88.4

Gresham, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15036610347

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 75.7

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

OSH Museum of Mental Health

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19715991674

Visit website

Gilbert House Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15033713631

Visit website

Riverfront City Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15035886336

Visit website

Legion Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50.5

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15039825240

Visit website

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.1

Portland, OR

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15038237529

Visit website

Snyder Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 63.1

Sherwood, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15036255722

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.61 one way

$35.22 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$18.64	$37.27
premium	$5.59	$19.46	$38.92
diesel	$5.61	$19.52	$39.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Store - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Salem, OR

Tesla

12 DCFC

ARCO, Commercial St SE, Salem, OR

Salem, OR

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Roberson Motors

Salem, OR

Blink Network

2 DCFC

SKYLINE FORD CL2 - PL2

Salem, OR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

SKYLINE FORD CL1 - PL1

Salem, OR

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

PACIFIC POWER MILLCITY DCFC 1

Mill City, OR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

PACIFIC POWER MILLCITY DCFC 4

Mill City, OR

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 15 Tesla: 2 EVCS: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.28	$4.24
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.74	$3.54
EV Truck/SUV	35.4	$12.38	$5.66

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mill City, OR

Night in Mill City on Thursday

Local time

10:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Night in Gresham on Thursday

Local time

10:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

King City, OR

44 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

15 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

1h 55m 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 Mill City, OR to Gresham, OR covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, North Santiam Highway, I 205. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.2 miles from Mill City, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.61 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 88.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 28.6 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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Trip from Mill City, 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

The Manila Fiesta

Legacy Coffee Company

The Manila Fiesta

Sunbela

Neufeldt's Restaurant Aumsville

Encore Restaurant

Tik Tok Restaurant and Bar 82nd

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

White's Restaurant

Country Cottage Restaurant

Legacy Coffee Company

Refuge Coffee House

Portland Lux Coffee

Carnelian Coffee

Space Monkey Coffee

Bipartisan Cafe

Rain or Shine Coffee House

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

Gresham Historical Society

MindTrix Escape Room Games

OSH Museum of Mental Health

Gilbert House Children's Museum

Riverfront City Park

Legion Park

Mt. Tabor Park

Snyder Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mill City, OR

Gresham, OR

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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