How far is Grants Pass, OR from La Grande, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to La Grande, OR is about 504.2 miles (811.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and La Grande.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and La Grande.
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Start on Southwest H Street
60 m · 14 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 · 39 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
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
241.2 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: La Grande, National Historic District
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and La Grande.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
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.
Sunny leaving Grants Pass and Sunny near La Grande.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to La Grande?
The road trip is about 504.2 miles (811.4 km) and usually takes 09h 41m 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?
Maywood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.8 miles from Grants Pass and 252.4 miles from La Grande.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.8 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 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 $88.08 one way or $176.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grants Pass and Sunny near La Grande.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
City of Portland: Archives and Records Management
Gresham City Hall
Oregon-Washington Bridge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood Park.
Portland, OR
Union Station
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and La Grande. Straight-line distance: 328.39 mi (528.49 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grande
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,399 |
| Coordinates | 45.3245800, -118.0877200 |
| Altitude | 846 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grande (-118.08772, 45.32458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 811 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 17m |
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 | $88.08 | $176.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $94.96 | $189.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $99.02 | $198.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $113.25 | $226.50 |
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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