How far is Umatilla, OR from Grants Pass, OR?
The driving distance from Umatilla, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 426.1 miles (685.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Umatilla and Grants Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla and Grants Pass.
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Start on I Street
25 m · 9 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2303 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
158.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
243.1 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Umatilla 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
243 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Likely leaving Umatilla 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 Umatilla to Grants Pass?
The road trip is about 426.1 miles (685.8 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.8 miles from Umatilla and 213.4 miles from Grants Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.46 one way or $148.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Umatilla and Light Rain Likely near Grants Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Gervais
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
Salem Fire Department - Headquarters
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Umatilla and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 311.05 mi (500.58 km).
#1 Umatilla
City in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 7,360 |
| Coordinates | 45.9173500, -119.3425200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| 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: 686 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
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 | $74.46 | $148.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $80.28 | $160.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $83.71 | $167.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $95.74 | $191.49 |
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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