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Trip from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

17.7 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Gresham, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR covers 17.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Rupert Drive, Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard, Southeast Oatfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Rupert Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Rupert Drive
Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard
Southeast Oatfield Road
Southeast Hill Road
Southeast Thiessen Road
Southeast Webster Road
Milwaukie Expressway
Sunrise Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southeast Rupert Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, OR and Gresham, OR.

1

Start on the route

82 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left

75 ft · 11 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Oatfield Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Southeast Oatfield Road
6

Turn right onto Southeast Hill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Hill Road
7

At the end of the 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
9

Turn right onto Milwaukie Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Milwaukie Expressway
10

Continue on Sunrise Expressway

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Sunrise Expressway
11

Take the exit right toward I 205 North: Portland

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 205 North: Portland
12

Merge slight left

3.9 mi · 5 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Foster Road
14

Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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 Southeast Powell Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
19

Continue on West Powell Boulevard

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
20

Turn left

118 ft · 9 sec
21

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.05 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.73 $7.46
premium $5.59 $3.90 $7.79
diesel $5.61 $3.91 $7.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oak Grove, OR

Morning in Oak Grove on Thursday

Local time

10:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gresham, OR

Morning in Gresham on Thursday

Local time

10:29 AM

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

36m 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 17.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Rupert Drive, Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard, Southeast Oatfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 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 $3.53 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 drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Grove, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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