How far is Damascus, OR from Grants Pass, OR?

The driving distance from Damascus, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.55 mi
04h 13m
Flight
210.3 mi
338.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.3 mi
Kilometers
338.44 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.55 mi
Kilometers
403.22 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 11, 9:27 PM PDT
Return by in Damascus
Sun, Apr 12, 1:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-04-11T17:13
Arrive Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 11, 9:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Damascus
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Damascus
125.1 mi
02h 06m
To Grants Pass
125.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Grants Pass.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Grants Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Highway 212

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 205 South, OR 213 South: Oregon City

    2038 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    229.6 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
231 mi · 92%
I 205 South
11.7 mi · 5%
Southeast Highway 212
5.76 mi · 2%
OR 99
1.03 mi
Northwest 4th Street
0.66 mi
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

230 mi · 04h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
02h 06m from Damascus
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Damascus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Grants Pass?

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 125.1 miles from Damascus and 125.5 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.77 one way or $87.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 210.3 mi (338.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.4176200, -122.4589800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Highway 212 (-122.458895, 45.417464)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.47 L · about $43.77
Round trip
$87.53
17.68 gal · 66.94 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.77 $87.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $47.19 $94.38
Premium $5.57 $49.20 $98.41
Diesel $6.37 $56.28 $112.55

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Damascus and Grants Pass. The current time is 17:13:47.

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.