How far is Grants Pass, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Independence, OR is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Independence.
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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
185.2 mi · 3 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ankeny Hill
998 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
1497 ft · 32 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
45 m · 3 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Buena Vista Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South
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Turn right onto Sidney Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South
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Continue on Riverside Road South
5.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South
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Turn right
119 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto River Road South
2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road South
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Independence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Northeast 7th Street
Take the exit straight
185 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grants Pass and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Independence?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Grants Pass and 99.8 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grants Pass and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yoncalla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Independence. Straight-line distance: 166.8 mi (268.44 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $34.90 | $69.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
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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