How far is Junction City, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Junction City, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Grants Pass.
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Start on Juniper Street
18 m · 8 sec · Juniper Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
84 m · 10 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ivy Street
1524 ft · 45 sec · Ivy Street
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Continue on Highway 99S
8.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 99S
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Take the exit right
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Randy Papé Beltline
3.2 mi · 5 min · Randy Papé Beltline
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 11th Avenue
2772 ft · 1 min · West 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bertelsen Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bertelsen Road
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Continue on Bailey Hill Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bailey Hill Road
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Continue on Lorane Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Lorane Highway
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Turn left onto Territorial Highway
14.7 mi · 22 min · Territorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Curtin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Curtin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Umpqua Highway
2364 ft · 38 sec · Umpqua Highway
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Take the ramp straight
57 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
103.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
709 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Savage Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest H Street
60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Grants Pass.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Umpqua Highway
Merge slight left
104 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Junction City and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Junction City and 81.1 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Junction City and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 123.14 mi (198.18 km).
#1 Junction City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,229 |
| Coordinates | 44.2192900, -123.2056500 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants Pass
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 38,416 |
| Coordinates | 42.4393300, -123.3306700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $27.08 | $54.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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