Origin
Newport, OR
Afternoon in Newport on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR
Drive Time
4h
Distance
230.9 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, OR
Mohan Nannapaneni
Grants Pass, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 230.9 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Olive Street, Corvallis Newport Highway, Corvallis-Newport Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.95 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
115.5 miles from Newport, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 230.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Olive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Olive Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corvallis Newport Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corvallis-Newport Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Applegate Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Philomath Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newport-Corvallis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Olive Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
52 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto West Olive Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Olive Street
4
Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway
41 mi
·
56 min
·
Corvallis Newport Highway
5
Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
6
Turn slight right onto Applegate Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Applegate Street
7
Continue on Applegate Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Applegate Street
8
Turn left onto South 21st Street
430 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 21st Street
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
11
Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Corvallis-Newport Highway
12
Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Newport-Corvallis Highway
13
Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
14
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left
169 mi
·
3 hr 18 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
17
Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Savage Street
18
Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Washington Boulevard
19
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
20
Turn right onto Southwest H Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest H Street
21
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 115.5 miles from Newport, OR, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grants Pass, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newport, 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 Newport, OR
This is one driving day of about 230.9 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 115.5 mi from Newport, OR · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 115.5 miles from Newport, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grants Pass, OR
The final approach into Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass, 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
$45.95 one way
$91.91 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.79 | $101.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.30 | $102.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.33 | $14.78 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Afternoon in Grants Pass on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
115 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 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 Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR covers 230.9 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Olive Street, Corvallis Newport Highway, Corvallis-Newport Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.5 miles from Newport, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.95 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 drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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