How far is Grants Pass, OR from Madras, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Madras, OR is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Madras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Madras.
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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
724 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest F Street
730 ft · 27 sec · Northwest F Street
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Continue on Northeast F Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast F Street
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Turn left onto Grants Pass Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
119 m · 15 sec · Dardanelles Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1099 ft · 33 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
7.3 mi · 12 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
2586 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Madras.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Madras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Madras?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Grants Pass and 116.1 miles from Madras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.55 one way or $81.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Madras.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Madras. Straight-line distance: 187.44 mi (301.65 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madras (-121.12949, 44.63345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.59 | $91.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.14 | $104.28 |
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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