How far is Gladstone, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Gladstone, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladstone and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone and Grants Pass.
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Start on Portland Avenue
50 m · 11 sec · Portland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dartmouth Street
2264 ft · 1 min · West Dartmouth Street
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Turn left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
1018 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
8.3 mi · 10 min · Abernethy Bridge
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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
229.6 mi · 4 hr 28 min
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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 · 27 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 Gladstone and Grants Pass.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gladstone and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Grants Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gladstone to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Gladstone and 121.6 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.43 one way or $84.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gladstone and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Reedsport, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladstone and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 206.5 mi (332.33 km).
#1 Gladstone
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 12,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.3806800, -122.5948100 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.75 | $91.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.70 | $95.40 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.56 | $109.11 |
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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