How far is Oregon City, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Oregon City, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon City and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon City and Grants Pass.
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Start on 7th Street
31 m · 10 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Singer Hill Road
977 ft · 45 sec · Singer Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1003 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oregon City Bridge
903 ft · 31 sec · Oregon City Bridge
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5
Turn slight right onto Willamette Drive
687 ft · 20 sec · Willamette Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willamette Drive
36 m · 3 sec · Willamette Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Willamette Drive
670 ft · 24 sec · Willamette Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: Salem
1327 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
229.6 mi · 4 hr 28 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 Oregon 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
230 mi · 04h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oregon City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Grants Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon City to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Oregon City and 121 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oregon City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
538 Main St Parking Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Springfield Municipal Court
220 5th Street Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon City and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 204.81 mi (329.61 km).
#1 Oregon City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 37,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.3573400, -122.6067600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $42.23 | $84.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.53 | $91.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.48 | $94.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.30 | $108.60 |
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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