Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Morning in Grants Pass on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Stayton, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
198.3 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
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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Stayton, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Stayton, OR covers 198.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OR 99, Stayton Road Southeast, Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180 miles on OR 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.50 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
99.2 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 198.3 miles, with most of the trip on OR 99 and Stayton Road Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 180 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 180 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,646 ft
221 ft
Total Climb
1,238 ft
Total Descent
1,719 ft
Highest Point
1,646 ft
~14.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,425 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Stayton Road Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest 4th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Northwest Savage Street
Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street
Turn left onto OR 99 / Northeast 7th 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.
4
182 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward OR 164: South Jefferson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward OR 164: South Jefferson
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OR 99 | 180 mi | 3h 30m |
| Stayton Road Southeast | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Marion Road Southeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 180 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Stayton, 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
180 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward OR 164: South Jefferson
9
Turn left onto OR 164
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Highway
10
Continue on OR 164
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old Pacific Highway
11
Continue on OR 164
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto CR 35
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Avenue
13
Continue on CR 35
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
14
Continue on CR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Road Southeast
15
Turn right onto CR 87
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Stayton Road Southeast
16
Continue on CR 32
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
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 99.2 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stayton, 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 198.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 180 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.2 mi from Grants Pass, OR · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from Grants Pass, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OR 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180 miles.
Arriving in Stayton, OR
The final approach into Stayton, 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 Stayton, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.50 one way
$79.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Cottage Grove, OR
99 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
2 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 2m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grants Pass, OR to Stayton, OR covers 198.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OR 99, Stayton Road Southeast, Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.2 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 $39.50 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 is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grants Pass, OR to Stayton, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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