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

The driving distance from Sutherlin, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.15 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.7 mi
105.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.15 mi
Kilometers
130.6 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 7:43 PM PDT
Return by in Sutherlin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutherlin
2026-04-22T18:16
Arrive Grants Pass
Wed, Apr 22, 7:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutherlin
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Canyonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Sutherlin
40.5 mi
00h 43m
To Grants Pass
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    690 ft · 39 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Calapooia Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Calapooia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northbank Road

    1073 ft · 25 sec · Northbank Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
76.6 mi · 94%
South Calapooia Street
1.75 mi · 2%
OR 99
1.03 mi · 1%
Northwest 4th Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Northbank Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

76.6 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canyonville
00h 43m from Sutherlin
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Sutherlin and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canyonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Sutherlin and 40.6 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Sutherlin and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Canyonville

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

55 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

58 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

64 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

75 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutherlin and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.73 km).

Sutherlin

#1 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-123.312615, 43.390231)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.32
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.16 $28.32
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.27 $30.53
Premium $5.57 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $6.37 $18.21 $36.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutherlin and Grants Pass. The current time is 18:16:51.

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.