Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Evening in Grants Pass on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Central Point, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Central Point, OR
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Trip Overview
Grants Pass to Central Point is 25.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I-5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, offering a straightforward drive. It's a convenient option for those needing to travel between these two Southern Oregon communities without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a quick transit, allowing for maximum flexibility in your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| Northeast F Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Grants Pass Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest F Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest H Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Central 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
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Central Point
9
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
10
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto Manzanita Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Manzanita Street
12
Arrive at destination
Manzanita Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway
Turn left onto US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Central Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Central Point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Manzanita Street
Turn left onto Manzanita Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Central Point, OR
Evening in Central Point on Saturday
Local time
7:45 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 90% of the 25.6 miles spent on major roadways like I-5. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 22.4 miles on I-5, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and minimal turns. The route begins with Grants Pass Parkway before merging onto the interstate, offering a familiar highway feel for most of the journey. Expect a steady pace as you navigate this efficient connection between towns.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast F Street. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m 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 0.2 miles (Northwest F Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 1.2 miles (US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Central Point, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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