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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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 08h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
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.
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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
41.8 mi · 46 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Pendleton, John Day
1089 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
974 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Pendleton-John Day Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 20th Street
852 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 20th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Court Avenue
1415 ft · 24 sec · Southwest Court Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest Dorion Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Dorion Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street
125 m · 17 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Court Avenue
36 m · 7 sec · Southwest Court Avenue
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Pendleton.
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.
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.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Tigard City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsonville.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 317.32 mi (510.68 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pendleton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,593 |
| Coordinates | 45.6720700, -118.7886000 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-118.7886, 45.67207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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