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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Pendleton, OR is about 453.7 miles (730.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
453.73 mi
08h 47m
Flight
317.32 mi
510.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.32 mi
Kilometers
510.68 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
453.73 mi
Kilometers
730.2 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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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 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 12:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:47 PM to 4:17 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wilsonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
226.6 mi
04h 23m
To Pendleton
227.1 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    241.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway

    41.8 mi · 46 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Pendleton, John Day

    1089 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway

    974 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 20th Street

    852 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 20th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Court Avenue

    1415 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Court Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Southwest Dorion Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Dorion Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street

    125 m · 17 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Court Avenue

    36 m · 7 sec · Southwest Court Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
242 mi · 53%
Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 35%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
41.8 mi · 9%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 1%
I 84 East
1.11 mi
Seattle
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.4 mi
317.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilsonville
04h 23m from Grants Pass
Leave By
6:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Pendleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 453.7 miles (730.2 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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?

Wilsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.6 miles from Grants Pass and 227.1 miles from Pendleton.

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

The direct path is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.4 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 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 $79.27 one way or $158.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Pendleton.

Stop Ideas Near Wilsonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilsonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Tigard City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Tigard City Hall

Tigard , OR
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223
Rating 3.7/5 13 reviews City government office
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.

RAIL

Oregon City station

16 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

18 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

26 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 317.32 mi (510.68 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Pendleton

City in Oregon, USA

Population16,593
Coordinates45.6720700, -118.7886000
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Pendleton (-118.7886, 45.67207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 730 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.01 gal
60.61 L · about $79.27
Round trip
$158.53
32.02 gal · 121.22 L
Estimated CO2
142.3 kg one way
Round trip: 284.6 kg / 627 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $79.27 $158.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $85.46 $170.92
Premium $5.57 $89.11 $178.22
Diesel $6.37 $101.92 $203.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Pendleton. The current time is 06:36:56.

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.