How far is Altamont, OR from Grants Pass, OR?

The driving distance from Altamont, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.04 mi
02h 01m
Flight
82.97 mi
133.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.97 mi
Kilometers
133.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.04 mi
Kilometers
169.05 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Return by in Altamont
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altamont
2026-04-22T17:40
Arrive Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altamont
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Butte Falls
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Altamont
52.2 mi
01h 00m
To Grants Pass
52.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Grants Pass.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Grants Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on Crater Lake Parkway

    44 m · 3 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3123 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    994 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford

    1668 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Greensprings Drive

    1166 ft · 17 sec · Greensprings Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Falls Highway

    36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Leigh Way

    1154 ft · 21 sec · Leigh Way

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Road

    1465 ft · 32 sec · Agate Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Antelope Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Antelope Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Table Rock Road

    2870 ft · 57 sec · Table Rock Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kirtland Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Kirtland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Blackwell Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blackwell Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1

  21. 21

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast F Street

    787 ft · 21 sec · Northeast F Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast E Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · Northeast E Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    718 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southeast G Street

    1086 ft · 41 sec · Southeast G Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Southwest G Street

    733 ft · 28 sec · Southwest G Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Grants Pass.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 35%
Lake of the Woods Highway
32.3 mi · 31%
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
19.9 mi · 19%
Kirtland Road
3.99 mi · 4%
The Dalles-California Highway
1.6 mi · 2%
Antelope Road
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Falls Highway

Turn right onto Falls Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte Falls
01h 00m from Altamont
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Altamont and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Grants Pass?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Altamont and 52.9 miles from Grants Pass.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Altamont and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Butte Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butte Falls.

BUS

White City, Oregon

23 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

35 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

41 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

42 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 82.97 mi (133.53 km).

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#1 Altamont

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates42.2068100, -121.7372200
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: OR 39 Business (-121.737215, 42.20651)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.74
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.37 $36.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $5.57 $20.65 $41.30
Diesel $6.37 $23.62 $47.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altamont and Grants Pass. The current time is 17:40:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.