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Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Happy Valley, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

248.9 mi

401 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OR 99, I 205, Northeast 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 230 miles on OR 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.4 miles from Grants Pass, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OR 99 230 mi 4h 28m
I 205 12.8 mi 16m
Northeast 7th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast 129th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast Sunnyside Road 0.8 mi 1m
Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Southwest 4th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Southeast 122nd Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: OR 99 — 230 mi, about 4h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Happy Valley, OR.

1

Start on Southwest H Street

196 ft · 16 sec · Southwest H Street
2

Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 4th Street
3

Continue on Northwest Washington Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
4

Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Northwest Savage Street
5

Continue on Northeast Savage Street

504 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Savage Street
6

Turn left onto OR 99

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northeast 7th Street
7

Take the exit onto OR 99

230 mi · 4 hr 28 min · OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 52 sec
Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 205

13 mi · 16 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnyside Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast Sunnyside Road
13

Turn sharp left onto Southeast 122nd Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southeast 122nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Southeast 129th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 129th Avenue
15

Enter roundabout onto Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

10 ft · 0 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
16

Continue on Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

99 ft · 2 sec · Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard
17

Arrive at destination

Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.4 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 230 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 55 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.4 miles or 2h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Happy Valley, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass, OR

This is one driving day of about 248.9 miles and 4h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Grants Pass, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OR 99 for about 230 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, OR

124 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

Myrtle Creek, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drain, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Grants Pass, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before OR 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 230 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.8

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

0.7 mi

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Oregon

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Oregon

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 248.9

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.8

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.8

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 195.6

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.8

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Le Petit Café Happy Valley

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.9

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19717576005

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 177.8

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 177.8

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 248.9

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15034777048

Visit website

Carnelian Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 248.9

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Space Monkey Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.9

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15037723028

Visit website

Portland Lux Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.9

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+19718655185

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.9

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 142.2

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.8

Wolf Creek, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 142.2

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

bp pulse Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 142.2

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 142.2

Springfield, Oregon

+18663003827

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 142.2

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Glass Forge Gallery & Studio LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15419550815

Visit website

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15414797204

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15414716435

Visit website

Reinhart Volunteer Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15414716435

Visit website

Tussing Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15414767574

Visit website

Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

+15414793351

Visit website

Morrison Centennial Park

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15414716435

Visit website

MindTrix Escape Room Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 248.9

Happy Valley, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15039337005

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 246 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Northwest Savage Street

Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | OR 99

Take the exit onto OR 99

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
232 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 205 North: Oregon City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 288 Toward I 205 North: Oregon City
8
245.7 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14 Toward Sunnybrook Boulevard, Sunnyside Road
5
246 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

Turn right onto Southeast Sunnybrook Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.58 one way

$99.17 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $52.47 $104.95
premium $5.59 $54.79 $109.57
diesel $5.61 $54.95 $109.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Eugene, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Grants Pass, Oregon

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Wolf Creek, Oregon

EVCS

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Eugene, Oregon

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 14 Blink: 5 Other: 4 EVCS: 3 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.7 0 $26.13 $11.95
Efficient EV 62.2 0 $21.78 $9.96
EV Truck/SUV 99.6 1 $34.85 $15.93

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Morning in Grants Pass on Saturday

Local time

11:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Happy Valley, OR

Morning in Happy Valley on Saturday

Local time

11:20 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Cottage Grove, OR

124 mi in

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

9 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

4h 58m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 248.9 miles, with most of the trip on OR 99 and I 205. The longest continuous stretch is about 230 miles on OR 99.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OR 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 230 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and I 205. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Savage 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 248.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 248.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Happy Valley, OR covers 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OR 99, I 205, Northeast 7th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.4 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 $49.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Grants Pass, OR to Happy Valley, 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.

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