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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Lithia Way
2690 ft · 2 min · Lithia Way
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
3091 ft · 1 min · South Valley View Road
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Take the ramp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 42 min
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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
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast F Street
787 ft · 21 sec · Northeast F Street
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Continue on Northeast E Street
2779 ft · 1 min · Northeast E Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
718 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 9th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast G Street
1086 ft · 41 sec · Southeast G Street
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Continue on Southwest G Street
733 ft · 28 sec · Southwest G Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
86 m · 10 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest H Street
60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Talent City Hall Park & Ride
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.
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Gold Hill, OR
Ashland, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.87 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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