How far is Grants Pass, OR from Milton-Freewater, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Milton-Freewater, OR is about 482.9 miles (777.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 56m 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 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, United State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Milton-Freewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Milton-Freewater.
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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
43.1 mi · 47 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 11: Pendleton, Milton-Freewater
1496 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Oregon-Washington Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Court Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Court Avenue
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Turn slight left onto New Oregon-Washington Highway
12.3 mi · 17 min · New Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on Oregon-Washington Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Oregon-Washington Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Milton-Freewater.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Partly Sunny near Milton-Freewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Milton-Freewater?
The road trip is about 482.9 miles (777.1 km) and usually takes 09h 28m 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?
Milwaukie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.2 miles from Grants Pass and 241.7 miles from Milton-Freewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.2 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 $84.37 one way or $168.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grants Pass and Partly Sunny near Milton-Freewater.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Milton-Freewater. Straight-line distance: 343.72 mi (553.16 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton-Freewater
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.9326300, -118.3877400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton-Freewater (-118.38774, 45.93263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $84.37 | $168.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $90.96 | $181.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $94.84 | $189.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $108.48 | $216.95 |
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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