How far is Grants Pass, OR from Saint Helens, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Saint Helens, OR is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and Saint Helens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and Saint Helens.
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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
233.7 mi · 4 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
7.8 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Columbia Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants Pass and Saint Helens.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast 7th Street
Take the exit straight
234 mi · 04h 34m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Saint Helens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to Saint Helens?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Grants Pass and 136.6 miles from Saint Helens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 5:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grants Pass and Chance Light Rain near Saint Helens.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Saint Helens. Straight-line distance: 238.04 mi (383.09 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Helens (-122.80649, 45.864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.66 | $107.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
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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