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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Portland, OR is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
246.67 mi
04h 03m
Flight
215.56 mi
346.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.56 mi
Kilometers
346.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.67 mi
Kilometers
396.98 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 2, 12:57 PM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Sat, May 2, 5:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-05-02T08:54
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 2, 12:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Creswell
OR

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

From Grants Pass
123.2 mi
02h 01m
To Portland
123.5 mi
02h 01m

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
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 14 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 · 39 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

    857 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    241.2 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street

    906 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
241 mi · 98%
Stadium Freeway
2.11 mi · 1%
Northeast 7th Street
0.99 mi
Southwest 4th Street
0.66 mi
Northwest Couch Street
0.39 mi
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

241 mi · 04h 44m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
215.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creswell
02h 01m from Grants Pass
Leave By
8:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Grants Pass and 123.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Creswell

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 Creswell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

15 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

15 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

16 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

74 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Portland. Straight-line distance: 215.56 mi (346.91 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.95 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.15
17.4 gal · 65.9 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.07 $86.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.44 $92.88
Premium $5.57 $48.42 $96.85
Diesel $6.37 $55.38 $110.77

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 Portland. The current time is 08:54:30.

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.