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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
Light Rain Likely
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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.
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Start on Bennett Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Bennett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street
795 ft · 33 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Elrod Avenue
762 ft · 30 sec · Elrod Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway
2304 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Evans Boulevard
1220 ft · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Newport Lane
1160 ft · 35 sec · Newport Lane
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 42
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1406 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
2854 ft · 48 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
113 m · 6 sec · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue on Roseburg Road
149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
25.2 mi · 36 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Turn right onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road
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Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road
56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road
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Take the ramp right
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Coos Bay and Grants Pass.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winston.
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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).
#1 Coos Bay
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,342 |
| Coordinates | 43.3665000, -124.2178900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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