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

The driving distance from Ashland, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
41.85 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 PM PDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-23T18:47
Arrive Grants Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Central Point
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Ashland
20.9 mi
00h 24m
To Grants Pass
20.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lithia Way

    2690 ft · 2 min · Lithia Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 99 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Valley View Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · South Valley View Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast F Street

    787 ft · 21 sec · Northeast F Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast E Street

    2779 ft · 1 min · Northeast E Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    718 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast G Street

    1086 ft · 41 sec · Southeast G Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest G Street

    733 ft · 28 sec · Southwest G Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley View Road
36.8 mi · 88%
North Main Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Grants Pass Parkway
1.02 mi · 2%
Highway 99 North
0.86 mi · 2%
Northeast E Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Lithia Way
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Valley View Road

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Point
00h 24m from Ashland
Leave By
4:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Central Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Ashland and 20.9 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Central Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Central Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Talent City Hall Park & Ride

Medford , OR
100 E Main St, Medford, OR 97501
Parking lot
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Central Point Parks & Rec Department

Central Point , OR
140 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502
Rating 4.3/5 20 reviews City government office
Medford City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Medford City Municipal Court

Medford , OR
411 W 8th St rm 210, Medford, OR 97501, United States
Rating 2.3/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.

BUS

Medford, Oregon

7 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

12 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

13 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

28 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.87 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

Population21,194
Coordinates42.1945800, -122.7094800
Altitude593
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Lithia Way (-122.709327, 42.194644)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.65
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.33 $14.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.90 $15.80
Premium $5.57 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.42 $18.84

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Grants Pass. The current time is 18:47:20.

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.