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Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Eagle Point, OR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

34.2 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

seat of Josephine County, Oregon, USA

Grants Pass, OR

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Downtown Eagle Point, OR, OR

Eagle Point, OR

Veronika Andrews

Trip Overview

The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Eagle Point, OR covers 34.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Kirtland Road, Crater Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 34.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Kirtland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Kirtland Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 4th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest F Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southwest 4th Street

Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest F Street

Turn right onto Northwest F Street

Navigation decision point

6
22.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1

Take the exit onto OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1 toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blackwell Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 35 Toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blac...
5
33.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | East Linn Road

Turn right onto East Linn Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
34.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | South Platt Street

Turn left onto South Platt Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 20 mi 23m
Kirtland Road 4.3 mi 6m
Crater Lake Highway 2.9 mi 4m
Avenue G 2.1 mi 3m
Blackwell Road 1.2 mi 1m
Northeast F Street 0.9 mi 2m
Grants Pass Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 20 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Eagle Point, OR.

1

Start on Southwest H Street

196 ft · 16 sec · Southwest H Street
2

Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Southwest 4th Street
3

Turn right onto Northwest F Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Northwest F Street
4

Continue on Northeast F Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northeast F Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn left onto US 199

0.8 mi · 1 min · Grants Pass Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
7

Merge onto I 5

20 mi · 23 min · I 5
8

Take the exit onto OR 99

0.3 mi · 1 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1
Exit 35 Toward OR 99 South, OR 140: Central Point, Blackwell Road
9

Turn right onto OR 99

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Rogue Valley Highway
10

Continue on OR 99

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Rouge Valley Highway
11

Continue on OR 140

1.2 mi · 1 min · Blackwell Road
12

Turn straight onto OR 140

4.3 mi · 6 min · Kirtland Road
13

Continue on OR 140

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Pacific Avenue
14

Turn straight onto OR 140

2.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue G
15

Turn left onto OR 62

2.9 mi · 4 min · Crater Lake Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto East Linn Road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East Linn Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on Loto Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Loto Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left onto South Platt Street

160 ft · 9 sec · South Platt Street
19

Turn right

312 ft · 22 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Grants Pass, OR · 22m into the drive

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gold Hill, OR

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Central Point, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gold Hill, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Grants Pass, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eagle Point, OR

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Eagle Point, OR if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.81 one way

$13.63 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $7.21 $14.42
premium $5.59 $7.53 $15.06
diesel $5.61 $7.55 $15.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $2.99 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grants Pass, OR

Afternoon in Grants Pass on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle Point, OR

Afternoon in Eagle Point on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m 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 Grants Pass, OR to Eagle Point, OR covers 34.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Kirtland Road, Crater Lake Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Grants Pass, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest F Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (OR 99 / Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Grants Pass, OR to Eagle Point, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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