Origin
Central Point, OR
Late night in Central Point on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Point, OR to Grants Pass, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Point, OR
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Grants Pass, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Central Point, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 25.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, Rogue Valley Highway, Grants Pass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 25.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR99 / North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR99 / North Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto OR99 / North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Take the exit onto Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1 toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches,...
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Northeast F Street
Turn right onto Northeast F Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Central Point, OR and Grants Pass, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
Ocean Beaches
22.6 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Crescent City
22.6 mi in
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~28m
|
via Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2 | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| Rogue Valley Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grants Pass Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast E Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast G Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast F Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
— 19.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Point, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
1
Start on Manzanita Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Manzanita Street
2
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Maple Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto OR99
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Front Street
5
Continue on OR 99
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogue Valley Highway
6
Continue on OR 99
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Rouge Valley Highway
7
Take the ramp onto OR 99
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
8
Take the exit onto Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
Toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
9
Continue on US 199
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
10
Turn right onto Northeast F Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northeast F Street
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Northeast E Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast E Street
12
Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast 9th Street
13
Turn right onto Southeast G Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southeast G Street
14
Continue on Southwest G Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest G Street
15
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Southwest H Street
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southwest H Street
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest H Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Late night in Grants Pass on Saturday
Local time
4:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
34m 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 Central Point, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 25.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2, Rogue Valley Highway, Grants Pass Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Central Point, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.02 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.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR99 / North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Central Point, OR and Grants Pass, OR, road signs point toward Ocean Beaches and Crescent City.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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