How far is Coos Bay, OR from Grants Pass, OR?

The driving distance from Coos Bay, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
138.13 mi
02h 36m
Flight
78.23 mi
125.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.23 mi
Kilometers
125.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.13 mi
Kilometers
222.3 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Return by in Coos Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coos Bay
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coos Bay
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
Winston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Coos Bay
68.6 mi
01h 18m
To Grants Pass
69.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
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 Coos Bay and Grants Pass.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coos Bay and Grants Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on Bennett Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Bennett Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street

    795 ft · 33 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elrod Avenue

    762 ft · 30 sec · Elrod Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    2304 ft · 1 min · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Evans Boulevard

    1220 ft · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Newport Lane

    1160 ft · 35 sec · Newport Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 42

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1406 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Adams Street

    2854 ft · 48 sec · South Adams Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    113 m · 6 sec · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 42

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  15. 15

    Continue on 8th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Roseburg Road

    149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maryland Avenue

    825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 42

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42

  20. 20

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    25.2 mi · 36 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brockway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
54.9 mi · 40%
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
46.2 mi · 33%
State Highway 42
19.6 mi · 14%
Oregon Coast Highway
4.86 mi · 4%
Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 3%
Brockway Road
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

54.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston
01h 18m from Coos Bay
Leave By
1:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay to Grants Pass?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Coos Bay and 69.5 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 1:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winston, 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 Winston.

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Coos Bay, Oregon

70 mi away
275 N. Broadway
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Grants Pass, OR

77 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

82 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coos Bay and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 78.23 mi (125.9 km).

Coos Bay

#1 Coos Bay

City in Oregon, USA

Population16,342
Coordinates43.3665000, -124.2178900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennett Avenue (-124.217889, 43.366522)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $24.11
Round trip
$48.22
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.11 $48.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.00 $51.99
Premium $5.57 $27.11 $54.21
Diesel $6.37 $31.00 $62.00

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 Coos Bay and Grants Pass. The current time is 20:40:16.

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.