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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Ashland, OR is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.59 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-18T02:59
Arrive Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
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
Central Point
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
21 mi
00h 28m
To Ashland
21 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    724 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest F Street

    730 ft · 27 sec · Northwest F Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast F Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast F Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashland

    1390 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Valley View Road

    2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 99 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto C Street

    756 ft · 37 sec · C Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lithia Way

    39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grants Pass Parkway
37.6 mi · 90%
North Main Street
1.52 mi · 4%
Northeast F Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Highway 99 North
0.86 mi · 2%
South Valley View Road
0.43 mi · 1%
C Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Grants Pass Parkway

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Point
00h 28m from Grants Pass
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Central Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Grants Pass and 21 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grants Pass and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Central Point

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 Central Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Talent City Hall Park & Ride

Medford , OR
100 E Main St, Medford, OR 97501
Parking lot
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Central Point Parks & Rec Department

Central Point , OR
140 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502
Rating 4.3/5 20 reviews City government office
Medford City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Medford City Municipal Court

Medford , OR
411 W 8th St rm 210, Medford, OR 97501, United States
Rating 2.3/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.

BUS

Medford, Oregon

7 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

12 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

13 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

28 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.87 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

Population21,194
Coordinates42.1945800, -122.7094800
Altitude593
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Ashland (-122.70948, 42.19458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.65
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.33 $14.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.90 $15.80
Premium $5.57 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $6.37 $9.42 $18.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Ashland. The current time is 02:59:18.

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.