How far is Grants Pass, OR from Klamath Falls, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.6 mi
02h 09m
Flight
80.49 mi
129.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.49 mi
Kilometers
129.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.6 mi
Kilometers
165.12 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Klamath Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-18T02:16
Arrive Klamath Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Butte Falls
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
51.2 mi
01h 04m
To Klamath Falls
51.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Klamath Falls.

  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

    1454 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamrick Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hamrick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Vilas Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Vilas Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Crater Lake Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    2785 ft · 36 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    30 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Falls Highway

    36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensprings Drive

    1597 ft · 21 sec · Greensprings Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1782 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 Business North: Klamath Falls City Center

    1602 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Klamath Avenue

    2213 ft · 50 sec · Klamath Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    43 m · 6 sec · South 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 36%
Lake of the Woods Highway
32.3 mi · 31%
Grants Pass Parkway
23.6 mi · 23%
Crater Lake Highway
2.38 mi · 2%
West Vilas Road
1.72 mi · 2%
The Dalles-California Highway
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Falls Highway

Continue on Falls Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte Falls
01h 04m from Grants Pass
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Klamath Falls?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Grants Pass and 51.4 miles from Klamath Falls.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grants Pass and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Klamath Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls

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

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

BUS

White City, Oregon

23 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

35 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

41 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

42 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Klamath Falls. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.54 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Klamath Falls

#2 Klamath Falls

City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population22,002
Coordinates42.2248700, -121.7816700
Altitude1252
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Klamath Falls (-121.78167, 42.22487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.85
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.92 $35.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.32 $38.65
Premium $5.57 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $6.37 $23.04 $46.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Klamath Falls. The current time is 02:16:49.

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.