How far is Bethany, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Bethany, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Grants Pass.
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Start on Northwest 185th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
233.5 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
709 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Savage Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 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 Bethany and Grants Pass.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
234 mi · 04h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethany 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 Bethany to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Bethany and 125 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.62 one way or $87.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethany and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 216.7 mi (348.74 km).
#1 Bethany
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 20,646 |
| Coordinates | 45.5578900, -122.8676000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $43.62 | $87.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.08 | $112.17 |
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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