How far is Grants Pass, OR from Newport, OR?

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Newport, OR is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.02 mi
04h 50m
Flight
156.08 mi
251.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.02 mi
Kilometers
371.79 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Sat, May 2, 12:33 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sat, May 2, 5:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-05-02T07:42
Arrive Newport
Sat, May 2, 12:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
115.5 mi
02h 25m
To Newport
115.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 sec · Southwest H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1343 ft · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Savage Street

    154 m · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    169.6 mi · 3 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis

    1844 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway

    3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · College Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    118 m · 17 sec · North 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    838 ft · 18 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway

    41.4 mi · 57 min · Corvallis Newport Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Olive Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Olive Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    58 m · 12 sec · Oregon Coast Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
170 mi · 74%
Corvallis Newport Highway
41.4 mi · 18%
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.78 mi · 4%
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.58 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.47 mi · 1%
College Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 7th Street

Take the exit straight

170 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 25m from Grants Pass
Leave By
7:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Newport?

The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 115.5 miles from Grants Pass and 115.6 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 7:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.35 one way or $80.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Newport. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.19 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Newport

#2 Newport

City in Oregon, USA

Population11,129
Coordinates44.6367800, -124.0534500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Newport (-124.05345, 44.63678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $40.35
Round trip
$80.70
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.35 $80.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.50 $87.01
Premium $5.57 $45.36 $90.73
Diesel $6.37 $51.88 $103.77

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Newport. The current time is 07:42:50.

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.