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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Southwest H Street
60 m · 14 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 · 39 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
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
241.2 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
80 m · 15 sec · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 13th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Portland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Portland. Straight-line distance: 215.56 mi (346.91 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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