Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Gresham, OR

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

43.3 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 25m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 18m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gresham, OR

El Puerto de Santa María

Trip Overview

Spanning 43.3 miles, this trek from Mount Angel to Gresham is an ideal day trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. You will navigate through the Pacific Coast region, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of only $9. Because the total duration is quite short, you can easily handle the entire distance in a single outing without needing to book an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward transition between these two Oregon locations, as the route avoids the complexities of long-distance travel. It serves as a practical, efficient connection for those looking to move between these points without a major time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.6 miles from Mount Angel, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 12 percent of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating smaller, more technical roads. You will encounter the longest uninterrupted segment while traveling for 11.2 miles on South Barlow Road. Between the turns and the local road transitions, you should prepare for a driving experience that feels more intimate and engaging than a standard interstate commute. Integrating stretches like the Abernethy Bridge and South Highway 99E, the route requires you to stay alert as the road conditions shift frequently.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Barlow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 26.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.6 miles (I 205 / Abernethy Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

26.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Enter roundabout toward I 205 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 205 North

26.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 205 / Abernethy Bridge

Merge onto I 205 / Abernethy Bridge

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

Use the straight lane.

35.3 mi into trip | ~55m 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

35.5 mi into trip | ~56m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

40.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
South Barlow Road	11.2 mi	15m
Abernethy Bridge	8.7 mi	11m
South Highway 99E	5.2 mi	7m
Southeast Foster Road	3.3 mi	7m
West Powell Boulevard	2.7 mi	6m
South McLoughlin Boulevard	2.4 mi	4m
Wilco Highway Northeast	1.7 mi	2m
Monitor-McKee Road Northeast	1.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: South Barlow Road — 11.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Angel, OR and Gresham, OR.

Start on Railroad Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto West Church Street

49 ft · 6 sec · West Church Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on OR 214

1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilco Highway Northeast

Turn right onto CR 543

1.5 mi · 3 min · Monitor-McKee Road Northeast

Turn straight onto CR 15

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woodburn-Monitor Road Northeast

Continue on South Barlow Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Barlow Road

Continue on South Barlow Road

11 mi · 14 min · South Barlow Road

Turn right onto OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway East

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on OR 99E

5.2 mi · 7 min · South Highway 99E

Use the none lane.

Continue on OR 99E

2.4 mi · 4 min · South McLoughlin Boulevard

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto 7th Street

371 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

Continue on OR 43

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Oregon City Bridge

Turn slight right onto OR 43

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Willamette Drive

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout

275 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 205 North

Continue

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 205 North

Merge onto I 205

8.7 mi · 11 min · Abernethy Bridge

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

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

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road

Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue

Turn right onto US 26

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 26

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left

118 ft · 8 sec

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 13-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you can navigate the turn-heavy local roads comfortably. Because there are zero formal stops planned, make sure to fuel up before you leave Mount Angel to keep your $9 budget on track. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent off the highway, so plan to drive at a steady, cautious pace through the more technical sections. Take advantage of the short travel time by keeping your itinerary loose, allowing you to arrive in Gresham refreshed and ready for whatever your day holds.

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 21.6 miles from Mount Angel, OR, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 43.3 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.6 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gresham, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Angel, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mount Angel, OR

This is one driving day of about 43.3 miles and 1h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Angel, OR.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on South Barlow Road for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.6 mi from Mount Angel, OR · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portland, OR

22 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

Portland, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

King City, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Mount Angel, 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

$8.62 one way

$17.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$9.10	$18.20
premium	$5.59	$9.52	$19.05
diesel	$5.64	$9.62	$19.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13	$4.55	$2.08
Efficient EV	10.8	$3.79	$1.73
EV Truck/SUV	17.3	$6.06	$2.77

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mount Angel, OR

Evening in Mount Angel on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Evening in Gresham on Sunday

Local time

6:37 PM

PDT

Current temp

41°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

16 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

1h 13m 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 Mount Angel, OR to Gresham, OR covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Barlow Road, Abernethy Bridge, South Highway 99E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Mount Angel, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.62 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.

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

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Trip from Mount Angel, OR to Gresham, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

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

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Angel, OR

Gresham, OR

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 13m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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