Trip from North Bend, OR to Gresham, OR

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

221.1 mi

356 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 6m

8 AM

5h 33m

10 AM

5h 16m

12 PM

5h 13m

3 PM

5h 17m

5 PM

5h 32m

8 PM

4h 58m

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 North Bend, OR to Gresham, OR covers 221.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.05 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

110.5 miles from North Bend, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 221.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Highway 126. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 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 36 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 71.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Highway 126. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 124.5 miles in near I 5.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.1 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 124.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.1 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.

124.5 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

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

Use the straight lane.

195.9 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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

213.1 mi into trip | ~4h 47m 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

213.3 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

218.2 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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	71.4 mi	1h 23m
Highway 126	46.7 mi	1h 4m
Oregon Coast Highway	43.5 mi	1h 4m
I 205	16.4 mi	21m
Albany-Junction City Highway	8.3 mi	11m
Territorial Road	4.5 mi	6m
Highway 99E	3.5 mi	5m
Highway 36	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 71.4 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bend, OR and Gresham, OR.

Start on OR 540

336 ft · 20 sec · Virginia Avenue

Turn left onto US 101

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Sheridan Avenue

Turn straight onto US 101

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

Merge onto US 101

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Sherman Avenue

Continue on US 101

21 mi · 30 min · Oregon Coast Highway

Continue on US 101

1.3 mi · 2 min · Winchester Avenue

Continue on US 101

22 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto OR 126

14 mi · 20 min · Highway 126

Continue on OR 126

32 mi · 44 min · Highway 126

Turn left onto Territorial Road

415 ft · 10 sec · Territorial Road

Continue on Territorial Highway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Territorial Highway

Continue on Territorial Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · Territorial Road

Turn right onto Applegate Trail

2.6 mi · 3 min · Applegate Trail

Turn right onto OR 36

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Continue on OR 36

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Mapleton-Junction City Highway

Continue on OR 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Turn left onto OR 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 99S

Continue on OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ivy Street

Continue on OR 99E

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 99E

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OR 99E

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South 3rd Street

Continue on OR 99E

8.3 mi · 11 min · Albany-Junction City Highway

Continue on OR 99E

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto OR 228

2.5 mi · 3 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 5

71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec

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

Continue on I 205

16 mi · 21 min · I 205

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

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

Turn left

118 ft · 8 sec

Use the left lane.

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 110.5 miles from North Bend, OR, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 49 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.5 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 8m

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 North Bend, 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 North Bend, OR

This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from North Bend, 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 71.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.5 mi from North Bend, OR · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction City, OR

111 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

Florence, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from North Bend, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.4 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

$44.05 one way

$88.09 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$46.61	$93.23
premium	$5.59	$48.67	$97.34
diesel	$5.61	$48.82	$97.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.3	0	$23.22	$10.61
Efficient EV	55.3	0	$19.35	$8.84
EV Truck/SUV	88.4	1	$30.95	$14.15

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 Jun 23, 2022

Origin

North Bend, OR

Afternoon in North Bend on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Junction City, OR

111 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

5 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

5h 6m 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 North Bend, OR to Gresham, OR covers 221.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Highway 126, Oregon Coast Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from North Bend, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.05 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.