How far is Grants Pass, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.53 mi
02h 23m
Flight
94.84 mi
152.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.84 mi
Kilometers
152.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.53 mi
Kilometers
189.15 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottage Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:23 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 1:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-11T20:59
Arrive Cottage Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Winston
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
58.8 mi
01h 11m
To Cottage Grove
58.8 mi
01h 11m

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
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 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 Cottage Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Cottage Grove.

  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

    110.2 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Cottage Grove

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
111 mi · 94%
OR 99
5.32 mi · 5%
Southwest 4th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.25 mi
Northwest Savage Street
0.13 mi
Northeast Savage Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

110 mi · 02h 09m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston
01h 11m from Grants Pass
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grants Pass and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottage Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Cottage Grove?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Grants Pass and 58.8 miles from Cottage Grove.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grants Pass and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottage Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Winston

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

70 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

77 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

82 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 94.84 mi (152.63 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Cottage Grove

#2 Cottage Grove

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,518
Coordinates43.7976200, -123.0595200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.39
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.70 $41.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.31 $44.63
Premium $5.57 $23.27 $46.53
Diesel $6.37 $26.61 $53.22

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 Cottage Grove. The current time is 20:59:31.

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.