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

The driving distance from Grants Pass, OR to Umatilla, OR is about 425.9 miles (685.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.88 mi
08h 21m
Flight
311.05 mi
500.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.05 mi
Kilometers
500.58 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.88 mi
Kilometers
685.38 km
Drive Time
08h 21m

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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 08h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Umatilla
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM PDT
Return by in Grants Pass
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grants Pass
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Umatilla
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grants Pass
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Grants Pass
212.8 mi
04h 10m
To Umatilla
213.1 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest H Street

    60 m · 16 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 · 41 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

    241.4 mi · 4 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    2303 ft · 41 sec · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto I Street

    25 m · 4 sec · I Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · I Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 7th Street
242 mi · 57%
Columbia River Highway
168 mi · 39%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
US 730
3.76 mi · 1%
South Main Avenue
1.57 mi
I 84 East
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.8 mi
311.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
04h 10m from Grants Pass
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 425.9 miles (685.4 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Grants Pass and 213.1 miles from Umatilla.

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

The direct path is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.8 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 $74.41 one way or $148.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Fire Department - Headquarters
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Salem Fire Department - Headquarters

Salem , OR
370 Trade St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Fire station
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grants Pass and Umatilla. Straight-line distance: 311.05 mi (500.58 km).

Grants Pass

#1 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Umatilla

City in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States

Population7,360
Coordinates45.9173500, -119.3425200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Grants Pass (-123.33067, 42.43933)
End: Umatilla (-119.34252, 45.91735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 685 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.03 gal
56.89 L · about $74.41
Round trip
$148.83
30.06 gal · 113.78 L
Estimated CO2
133.6 kg one way
Round trip: 267.1 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $74.41 $148.83
Mid-grade $5.34 $80.23 $160.46
Premium $5.57 $83.66 $167.31
Diesel $6.37 $95.68 $191.36

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grants Pass and Umatilla. The current time is 00:45:02.

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.