How far is Grants Pass, OR from Central Point, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Central Point, OR is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.58 mi
34.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.58 mi
Kilometers
34.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.25 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Point
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-15T16:16
Arrive Central Point
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rogue River
OR

River in Oregon, United States

From Grants Pass
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Central Point
12.9 mi
00h 17m

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
50°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Central Point.

  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

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Point

    1313 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    2790 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    115 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Manzanita Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Manzanita Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manzanita Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grants Pass Parkway
23.8 mi · 93%
Northeast F Street
0.89 mi · 3%
East Pine Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Northwest F Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Southwest 4th Street
0.14 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Grants Pass Parkway

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogue River
00h 17m from Grants Pass
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Grants Pass and Rain near Central Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Central Point?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rogue River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Grants Pass and 12.9 miles from Central Point.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rogue River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rogue River, 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 Rogue River.

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

10 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

10 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

28 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

29 mi away
7455 Highway 62

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Central Point. Straight-line distance: 21.58 mi (34.73 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Central Point

#2 Central Point

City in Oregon, USA

Population19,117
Coordinates42.3759600, -122.9164300
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Central Point (-122.91643, 42.37596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.91
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.46 $8.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.80 $9.61
Premium $5.57 $5.01 $10.02
Diesel $6.37 $5.73 $11.46

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 Central Point. The current time is 16:16:45.

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.