How far is Grants Pass, OR from The Dalles, OR?
The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to The Dalles, OR is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants Pass and The Dalles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass and The Dalles.
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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
74.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 east: The Dalles City Center
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
2242 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1431 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on East 7th Street
1146 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Kelly Avenue
867 ft · 24 sec · Kelly Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
725 ft · 16 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Street
46 m · 9 sec · G Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 The Dalles.
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.
Rain leaving Grants Pass and Light Rain near The Dalles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants Pass to The Dalles?
The road trip is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.1 miles from Grants Pass and 164.3 miles from The Dalles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 $57.38 one way or $114.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Grants Pass and Light Rain near The Dalles.
Stop Ideas Near Halsey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and The Dalles. Straight-line distance: 242.79 mi (390.74 km).
#1 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Dalles
City in and county seat of Wasco County, Oregon, Unite States
| Population | 15,581 |
| Coordinates | 45.5945600, -121.1786800 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Dalles (-121.17868, 45.59456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $57.38 | $114.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.87 | $123.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.51 | $129.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $73.78 | $147.56 |
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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