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

The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.83 mi
03h 25m
Flight
165.34 mi
266.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.34 mi
Kilometers
266.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.83 mi
Kilometers
319.99 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM PDT
Return by in Stayton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stayton
2026-04-18T03:02
Arrive Grants Pass
Sat, Apr 18, 6:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stayton
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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Stayton
99.3 mi
01h 42m
To Grants Pass
99.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Stayton Road Southeast

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on North Avenue

    849 ft · 20 sec · North Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    3262 ft · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway

    575 ft · 15 sec · Old Pacific Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    179.9 mi · 3 hr 30 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 Stayton and Grants Pass.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Highway
183 mi · 92%
Stayton Road Southeast
7.12 mi · 4%
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.53 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Marion Road Southeast
1.12 mi · 1%
OR 99
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Highway

Merge slight left

180 mi · 03h 30m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
01h 42m from Stayton
Leave By
10:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Stayton 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 Stayton to Grants Pass?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Stayton and 99.5 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.76 one way or $69.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Stayton and Chance Light Rain near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla.

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 165.34 mi (266.09 km).

Stayton

#1 Stayton

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,256
Coordinates44.8006800, -122.7945300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-122.794534, 44.800744)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $34.76
Round trip
$69.51
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.76 $69.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $37.47 $74.95
Premium $5.57 $39.07 $78.15
Diesel $6.37 $44.69 $89.38

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stayton and Grants Pass. The current time is 03:02:03.

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.