Origin
Oak Grove, OR
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
1:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gresham, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, Southeast Foster Road, West Powell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Southeast Oatfield Road.
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (Southeast Oatfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Southeast Webster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast Oatfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Southeast Webster Road
Turn left onto Southeast Webster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 205 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Portland
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Foster Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West Powell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Jenne Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Milwaukie Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Thiessen Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Southeast Rupert Drive
4
Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southeast Oatfield Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Southeast Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Hill Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast Thiessen Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Thiessen Road
8
Turn left onto Southeast Webster Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Webster Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto OR 224
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukie Expressway
10
Continue on OR 224
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sunrise Expressway
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Portland
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 205
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17
Toward Foster Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
16
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
17
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 26
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
20
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Gresham, OR
Afternoon in Gresham on Thursday
Local time
1:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
34m 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 Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR covers 16.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, Southeast Foster Road, West Powell Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Oak Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 16.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (Southeast Oatfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (Southeast Webster Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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