The drive from Brookings, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Route 101, North Bank Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.9 miles on Redwood Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Brookings, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 96.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 101 / Chetco Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookings, OR to Grants Pass, OR is easy. At 2h 18m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 101 / Chetco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles (Southeast M Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 101 / Chetco Avenue
Turn left onto US 101 / Chetco Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
22.9 mi into trip|~32m in|US 199 / Redwood Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 199 / Redwood Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
96.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Southeast M Street
Turn left onto Southeast M Street
Navigation decision point
4
96.5 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|Southwest 4th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
96.8 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|Southwest H Street
Turn left onto Southwest H Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Redwood Highway
72.9 mi
1h 43m
Route 101
10.2 mi
13m
North Bank Road
6.7 mi
9m
Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi
6m
Chetco Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Southeast 7th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Southwest 4th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest M Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 72.9 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookings, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
1
Start on Hillside Avenue
76 ft·8 sec·Hillside Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 101
0.7 mi·2 min·Chetco Avenue
3
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi·6 min·Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 101
10 mi·13 min·Route 101
5
Turn left onto CA 197
6.7 mi·9 min·North Bank Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 199
73 mi·1 hr 42 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto Redwood Highway
0.4 mi·45 sec·Redwood Highway
8
Continue on OR 238
0.1 mi·17 sec·Williams Highway
9
Continue on OR 99
0.4 mi·1 min·Southeast 7th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Southeast M Street
373 ft·12 sec·Southeast M Street
11
Continue on Southwest M Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Southwest M Street
12
Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Southwest 4th Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest H Street
196 ft·8 sec·Southwest H Street
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest H Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.4 miles from Brookings, OR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grants Pass, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookings, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookings, OR
This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Brookings, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 72.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Brookings, OR
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.28 one way
$38.57 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$20.41
$40.82
premium
$5.59
$21.31
$42.61
diesel
$5.61
$21.37
$42.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electrify America Charging Station
Grants Pass, Oregon
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Grants Pass, Oregon
EVCS
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Smith River, California
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Brookings, Oregon
EVCS
1 DCFC
EVCS: 2
Electrify America: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.16
$4.65
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.47
$3.87
EV Truck/SUV
38.7
0
$13.55
$6.20
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 20, 2022
Origin
Brookings, OR
Evening
in Brookings on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Evening
in Grants Pass on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookings, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 96.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Route 101, North Bank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 miles from Brookings, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brookings, OR to Grants Pass, OR is easy. At 2h 18m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 101 / Chetco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles (Southeast M Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookings, OR to Grants Pass, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
