Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Afternoon in Grants Pass on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
137.5 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grants Pass, OR
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Coos Bay, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR covers 137.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southwest 4th Street, Northwest Washington Boulevard, Northwest Savage Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.39 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.8 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 137.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 137.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 4th Street | — | — |
| Northwest Washington Boulevard | — | — |
| Northwest Savage Street | — | — |
| Northeast Savage Street | — | — |
| Northeast 7th Street | — | — |
| Round Prairie | — | — |
| Clarks Branch Road | — | — |
| Northeast Dole Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Coos Bay, OR.
1
Start on Southwest H Street
197 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
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Savage Street
5
Continue on Northeast Savage Street
505 ft
·
21 sec
·
Northeast Savage Street
6
Turn left onto Northeast 7th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 7th Street
7
Take the exit straight
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Round Prairie
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Round Prairie
9
Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Clarks Branch Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Dole Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Dole Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dillard Highway
12
Turn left onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockway Road
13
Turn left onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
14
Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 42
15
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
16
Continue on Maryland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
17
Continue on Roseburg Road
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
Roseburg Road
18
Continue on 8th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
19
Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
20
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
21
Continue on South Adams Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Adams Street
22
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
24
Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
25
Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
26
Continue on Newport Lane
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newport Lane
27
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
358 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oregon Coast Highway
28
Continue on Evans Boulevard
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Boulevard
29
Turn slight right onto South 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
30
Turn left onto Curtis Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Curtis Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 4th Street
32
Turn left onto Bennett Avenue
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bennett Avenue
33
Arrive at your destination
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 68.8 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coos Bay, 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 137.5 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.8 mi from Grants Pass, OR · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Grants Pass, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coos Bay, OR
The final approach into Coos Bay, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coos Bay, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.39 one way
$54.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.27 | $60.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.44 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.03 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Coos Bay, OR
Afternoon in Coos Bay on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Winston, OR
69 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
7 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
3h 8m 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 Coos Bay, OR covers 137.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 4th Street, Northwest Washington Boulevard, Northwest Savage Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.8 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 $27.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grants Pass, OR to Coos Bay, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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