How far is Madras, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Madras, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madras and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madras and Grants Pass.
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Start on 5th Street
7 m · 8 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest D Street
83 m · 13 sec · Southwest D 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 The Dalles-California Highway
26.1 mi · 38 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
153 m · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1591 ft · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
18 m · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
38 m · 3 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
84 m · 4 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Empire Avenue
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Take the exit right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234
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Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1099 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
119 m · 18 sec · Dardanelles Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
2088 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Access Road
1364 ft · 36 sec · Access Road
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Take the ramp right toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
958 ft · 23 sec · Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast F Street
787 ft · 21 sec · Northeast F Street
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Continue on Northeast E Street
2779 ft · 1 min · Northeast E Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
718 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 9th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast G Street
1086 ft · 41 sec · Southeast G Street
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Continue on Southwest G Street
733 ft · 28 sec · Southwest G Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
86 m · 10 sec · Southwest 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 Madras 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.
The Dalles-California Highway
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71.1 mi · 01h 28m
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 Madras 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 Madras to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Madras and 115.8 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.75 one way or $81.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Madras and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madras and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 187.44 mi (301.65 km).
#1 Madras
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.6334500, -121.1294900 |
| Altitude | 683 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $40.75 | $81.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.39 | $104.78 |
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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