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

The driving distance from Seaside, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.53 mi
05h 19m
Flight
247.29 mi
397.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.29 mi
Kilometers
397.97 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.53 mi
Kilometers
509.41 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Wed, May 6, 8:09 PM PDT
Return by in Seaside
Thu, May 7, 1:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside
2026-05-06T14:49
Arrive Grants Pass
Wed, May 6, 8:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halsey
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Seaside
158.1 mi
02h 39m
To Grants Pass
158.5 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1067 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunset Highway

    35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    233.5 mi · 4 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
234 mi · 74%
Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 11%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.8 mi · 11%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.85 mi · 2%
South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 1%
OR 99
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
02h 39m from Seaside
Leave By
6:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Seaside and Sunny near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Seaside and 158.5 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 6:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.30 one way or $110.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Seaside and Sunny near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Halsey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halsey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

23 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

27 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

37 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

37 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 247.29 mi (397.97 km).

Seaside

#1 Seaside

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,926
Coordinates45.9931600, -123.9226400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-123.922639, 45.993079)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $55.30
Round trip
$110.61
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.30 $110.61
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.63 $119.25
Premium $5.57 $62.17 $124.34
Diesel $6.37 $71.11 $142.22

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside and Grants Pass. The current time is 14:49:58.

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.