How far is Saint Helens, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Saint Helens, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Helens and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Helens and Grants Pass.
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Start on South 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Boulevard
1615 ft · 53 sec · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Helens Street
2384 ft · 54 sec · Saint Helens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 17 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
233.5 mi · 4 hr 34 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 Saint Helens 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
234 mi · 04h 34m
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 Saint Helens and 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 Saint Helens to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Saint Helens and 137.9 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 7:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Saint Helens and Chance Light Rain near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Helens and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 238.04 mi (383.09 km).
#1 Saint Helens
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 14,071 |
| Coordinates | 45.8640000, -122.8064900 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.73 | $103.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.93 | $107.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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