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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
255.34 mi
05h 11m
Flight
213.27 mi
343.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.27 mi
Kilometers
343.22 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.34 mi
Kilometers
410.93 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornelius
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-22T20:37
Arrive Cornelius
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
127.7 mi
02h 35m
To Cornelius
127.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    227.6 mi · 4 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road

    2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane

    2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South 10th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
228 mi · 89%
Southwest Hillsboro Highway
6.18 mi · 2%
Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Southwest Johnson School Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Southwest Golf Course Road
2.18 mi · 1%
Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

228 mi · 04h 26m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
02h 35m from Grants Pass
Leave By
6:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Grants Pass and Light Rain Likely near Cornelius.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 127.7 miles from Grants Pass and 127.7 miles from Cornelius.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grants Pass and Light Rain Likely near Cornelius.

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 9.1 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 9.7 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 9.1 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 Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 213.27 mi (343.22 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Cornelius

City in Oregon, USA

Population13,116
Coordinates45.5198400, -123.0598300
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.11 L · about $44.61
Round trip
$89.22
18.02 gal · 68.22 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $44.61 $89.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $48.10 $96.19
Premium $5.57 $50.15 $100.30
Diesel $6.37 $57.36 $114.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Cornelius. The current time is 20:37:12.

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.