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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Bethany, OR is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
249.38 mi
04h 59m
Flight
216.7 mi
348.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.7 mi
Kilometers
348.74 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.38 mi
Kilometers
401.34 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Sun, Apr 12, 1:55 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 6:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-11T20:56
Arrive Bethany
Sun, Apr 12, 1:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
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 Grants Pass
124.7 mi
02h 29m
To Bethany
124.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1343 ft · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Savage Street

    154 m · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    233.7 mi · 4 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue

    1062 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek

    72 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 185th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
235 mi · 94%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.74 mi · 3%
Northwest Sunset Highway
3.95 mi · 2%
Northwest 185th Avenue
1.03 mi
US 26 West
0.93 mi
OR 217
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

234 mi · 04h 34m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
02h 29m from Grants Pass
Leave By
7:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grants Pass and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 124.7 miles from Grants Pass and 124.7 miles from Bethany.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 7:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.57 one way or $87.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grants Pass and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.

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 11.8 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 6.8 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 11.7 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 Grants Pass and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 216.7 mi (348.74 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Bethany

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

Population20,646
Coordinates45.5578900, -122.8676000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Bethany (-122.8676, 45.55789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $43.57
Round trip
$87.14
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.57 $87.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.97 $93.95
Premium $5.57 $48.98 $97.96
Diesel $6.37 $56.02 $112.04

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 Grants Pass and Bethany. The current time is 20:56:31.

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.