How far is Grants Pass, OR from Molalla, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Molalla, OR is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Molalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Molalla.
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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
192.9 mi · 3 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kuebler Boulevard
2304 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Cordon Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Silverton Road Northeast
8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Continue on McClaine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · McClaine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1124 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast
12.5 mi · 18 min · Cascade Highway Northeast
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Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2295 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Molalla Avenue
19 m · 2 sec · South Molalla Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Molalla Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Molalla.
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
193 mi · 03h 45m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Molalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Molalla?
The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Grants Pass and 113.6 miles from Molalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 7:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grants Pass and Slight Chance Light Rain near Molalla.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Molalla. Straight-line distance: 190.84 mi (307.13 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Molalla
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,303 |
| Coordinates | 45.1473400, -122.5770300 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molalla (-122.57703, 45.14734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $44.64 | $89.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.06 | $102.11 |
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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