Origin
Veneta, OR
Afternoon in Veneta on Monday
Local time
12:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
129.7 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Veneta, OR
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Gresham, OR
El Puerto de Santa María
Trip Overview
The drive from Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Territorial Road, Territorial Highway, Applegate Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.81 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.8 miles from Veneta, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 129.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Territorial Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Territorial Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Territorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Applegate Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mapleton-Junction City Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 99S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 99E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Territorial Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veneta, OR and Gresham, OR.
1
Start on East Hunter Road
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Hunter Road
2
Turn right onto Territorial Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Territorial Road
3
Continue on Territorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Territorial Highway
4
Continue on Territorial Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Territorial Road
5
Turn right onto Applegate Trail
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Applegate Trail
6
Turn right onto Highway 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
7
Continue on Mapleton-Junction City Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mapleton-Junction City Highway
8
Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
9
Turn left onto Highway 99S
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 99S
10
Continue on Ivy Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ivy Street
11
Continue on Highway 99E
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 99E
12
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
13
Continue on Albany-Junction City Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Albany-Junction City Highway
14
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
16
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
17
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 205 North: Oregon City
19
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Foster Road
21
Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
22
Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast Foster Road
23
Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Jenne Road
24
Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 174th Avenue
25
Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southeast Powell Boulevard
26
Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Powell Boulevard
27
Turn left
118 ft
·
9 sec
28
Arrive at your 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 64.8 miles from Veneta, OR, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Veneta, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Veneta, OR
This is one driving day of about 129.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Veneta, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.8 mi from Veneta, OR · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Veneta, 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
$25.81 one way
$51.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $27.26 | $54.51 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.62 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.16 | $8.30 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Monday
Local time
12:06 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
15 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
2h 27m 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 Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Territorial Road, Territorial Highway, Applegate Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Veneta, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.81 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 Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Veneta, OR to Gresham, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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