How far is West Linn, OR from Grants Pass, OR?

The driving distance from West Linn, OR to Grants Pass, OR is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.13 mi
03h 54m
Flight
205.33 mi
330.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.33 mi
Kilometers
330.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.13 mi
Kilometers
388.06 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grants Pass
Tue, May 12, 10:21 PM PDT
Return by in West Linn
Wed, May 13, 2:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Linn
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive Grants Pass
Tue, May 12, 10:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Linn
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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From West Linn
120.4 mi
01h 57m
To Grants Pass
120.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Linn and Grants Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on Hood Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Hood Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Willamette Drive

    979 ft · 27 sec · Willamette Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 205 South: Salem

    1327 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    229.6 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

    709 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Savage Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

    1342 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest H Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Southwest H Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest H Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Linn 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
231 mi · 96%
I 205 South
7.87 mi · 3%
OR 99
1.03 mi
Northwest 4th Street
0.66 mi
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.25 mi
Willamette Drive
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

230 mi · 04h 29m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
205.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 57m from West Linn
Leave By
9:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Linn and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Linn to Grants Pass?

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from West Linn and 120.7 miles from Grants Pass.

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

The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 9:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Linn and Mostly Sunny near Grants Pass.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Linn and Grants Pass. Straight-line distance: 205.33 mi (330.44 km).

West Linn

#1 West Linn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,747
Coordinates45.3656800, -122.6123100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Grants Pass

#2 Grants Pass

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,416
Coordinates42.4393300, -123.3306700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Hood Street (-122.612277, 45.365681)
End: Southwest H Street (-123.330728, 42.439232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $42.13
Round trip
$84.27
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.13 $84.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.43 $90.85
Premium $5.57 $47.37 $94.73
Diesel $6.37 $54.17 $108.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Linn and Grants Pass. The current time is 18:26:24.

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.