How far is Grants Pass, OR from Hermiston, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Hermiston, OR is about 430.9 miles (693.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Hermiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Hermiston.
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Start on Southwest H Street
60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street
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Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard
1343 ft · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
709 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Savage Street
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Continue on Northeast Savage Street
154 m · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 7th Street
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Take the exit straight
241.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 207: Hermiston, Lexington
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Hermiston Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hermiston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Place
122 m · 15 sec · North 1st Place
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Turn left onto West Locust Avenue
158 m · 15 sec · West Locust Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Hermiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Northeast 7th Street
Take the exit straight
241 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grants Pass and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Hermiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Hermiston?
The road trip is about 430.9 miles (693.5 km) and usually takes 08h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.2 miles from Grants Pass and 215.7 miles from Hermiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.30 one way or $150.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grants Pass and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Hermiston.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Woodburn City Hall
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Hermiston. Straight-line distance: 308.74 mi (496.87 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermiston
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 17,791 |
| Coordinates | 45.8404100, -119.2894600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermiston (-119.28946, 45.84041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $75.30 | $150.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $81.19 | $162.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $84.66 | $169.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $96.83 | $193.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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