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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Broadway Street
157 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Drive
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Roosevelt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1067 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 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 Seaside and Grants Pass.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halsey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 247.29 mi (397.97 km).
#1 Seaside
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,926 |
| Coordinates | 45.9931600, -123.9226400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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