How far is Clackamas, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Clackamas, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clackamas and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clackamas and Grants Pass.
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Start on OR 213 North, OR 224 West, I 205 North: Portland
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1120 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 213 North, OR 224: 82nd Avenue, Milwaukie
2886 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward OR 224: Estacada, Milwaukie
991 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
55 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Expressway
560 ft · 15 sec · Sunrise Expressway
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Take the exit left toward I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
229.6 mi · 4 hr 28 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 Clackamas 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
230 mi · 04h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clackamas 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 Clackamas to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 123.4 miles from Clackamas and 123.8 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.17 one way or $86.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clackamas 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 Clackamas and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 208.54 mi (335.62 km).
#1 Clackamas
Unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
| Population | 6,965 |
| Coordinates | 45.4076200, -122.5703700 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $43.17 | $86.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.55 | $93.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.54 | $97.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.51 | $111.02 |
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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