How far is Grants Pass, OR from Altamont, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Altamont, OR is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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.
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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 02h 14m.
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.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Altamont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Altamont.
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Start on Southwest H Street
60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
724 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest F Street
730 ft · 27 sec · Northwest F Street
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Continue on Northeast F Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast F Street
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Turn left onto Grants Pass Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Point
1454 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto Hamrick Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hamrick Road
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Continue on West Vilas Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Vilas Road
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Lake of the Woods Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway
2785 ft · 36 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway
30 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Continue on Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensprings Drive
1597 ft · 21 sec · Greensprings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1782 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 Business North: Klamath Falls City Center
1602 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
157 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Klamath Avenue
1576 ft · 31 sec · Klamath Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
2073 ft · 35 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight right onto South 6th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Parkway
611 ft · 17 sec · Crater Lake Parkway
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Continue on Crater Lake Parkway
156 m · 12 sec · Crater Lake Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crater Lake Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Altamont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Falls Highway
Continue on Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Mostly Sunny near Altamont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Altamont?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Grants Pass and 52.8 miles from Altamont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grants Pass and Mostly Sunny near Altamont.
Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls
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 Butte Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 82.97 mi (133.53 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altamont
City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 19,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.2068100, -121.7372200 |
| Altitude | 1263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altamont (-121.73722, 42.20681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
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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