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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Brookings, OR is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
97.38 mi
02h 20m
Flight
55.6 mi
89.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.6 mi
Kilometers
89.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.38 mi
Kilometers
156.71 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Cave Junction
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
48.7 mi
01h 10m
To Brookings
48.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
Brookings Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 13 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street

    1595 ft · 47 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest M Street

    771 ft · 25 sec · Southwest M Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 6th Street

    1130 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 6th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 6th Street

    1891 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 6th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    138 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  14. 14

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Chetco Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 73%
Route 101
10.2 mi · 10%
North Bank Road
6.72 mi · 7%
Oregon Coast Highway
5.23 mi · 5%
North Old Stage Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Chetco Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Turn left onto Redwood Highway

44.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cave Junction
01h 10m from Grants Pass
Leave By
1:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Grants Pass and Rain near Brookings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Cave Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Grants Pass and 48.7 miles from Brookings.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 1:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Grants Pass and Rain near Brookings.

Stop Ideas Near Cave Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cave Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave Junction.

BUS

Cave Junction, OR

406 Redwood Coast Highway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

42 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Smith River, CA

51 mi away
13450 US Highway 101 North
BUS

Brookings

54 mi away
624 Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 55.6 mi (89.48 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Brookings

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,561
Coordinates42.0526100, -124.2839800
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.06
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.03 $34.06
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $5.57 $19.15 $38.29
Diesel $6.37 $21.90 $43.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Brookings. The current time is 16:09:03.

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.