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Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Damascus, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h

Distance

250 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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Grants Pass, OR

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Damascus, OR

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Grants Pass to Damascus covers 250 miles of Oregon landscape, typically taking about 5 hours behind the wheel. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, though you should budget approximately $50 for fuel to cover the distance. You will primarily utilize OR 99, I-205, and Southeast Highway 212 to navigate your way north. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, the drive offers a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes efficiency over local detours, making it an ideal choice if your goal is simply to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

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

125 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 11.4 mi 14m
Southeast Highway 212 5.7 mi 10m
Northeast 7th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest 4th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest Savage Street 0.1 mi <1m
Northeast Savage Street <0.1 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 Damascus, 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

11 mi · 14 min · I 205
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto OR 212

5.7 mi · 10 min · Southeast Highway 212
Use the right lane.
12

Arrive at destination

OR 212

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the long 230-mile segment on OR 99. Since the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid potential congestion as you approach the Damascus area. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $50 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's specific efficiency. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, use your cruise control to maintain a steady speed and reduce fatigue. Prioritizing that single planned stop will help you stay alert during the longest, uninterrupted portions of the drive.

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 125 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 125 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Damascus, 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 250 miles and 5h.

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

125 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 125 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

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Oregon

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

1.4 mi

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

1.5 mi

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196.5

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

Country Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 214.3

Woodburn, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15039823883

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

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

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

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.9

Wolf Creek, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 142.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 142.9

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

bp pulse Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 142.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18332778573

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 142.9

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555212244

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 142.9

Springfield, Oregon

+18663003827

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

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 178.6

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 244.4 — 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
244.2 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in

Take the exit toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada

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 12 Toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
5
244.4 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212

Turn right onto OR 212 / Southeast Highway 212

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.80 one way

$99.61 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $52.71 $105.41
premium $5.59 $55.03 $110.06
diesel $5.61 $55.20 $110.39

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: 87.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75 0 $26.25 $12.00
Efficient EV 62.5 0 $21.88 $10.00
EV Truck/SUV 100 1 $35.00 $16.00

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 13, 2026

Origin

Grants Pass, OR

Late night in Grants Pass on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Damascus, OR

Late night in Damascus on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Rain Showers Likely

WSW 8 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:55AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

39°F

Cottage Grove, OR

125 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

6 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

5h 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?

Expect a highly efficient journey, as 99% of this trip consists of highway driving. The road’s personality is dominated by a long, 230-mile stretch on OR 99, which serves as the core of your travel experience. Because the route is highway-focused, you will find it to be a consistent, fast-paced drive rather than a winding backroad adventure. As you transition from the southern portion of the route toward the Damascus area, the road maintains this high-speed character through the integration of I-205 and Southeast Highway 212. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace that allows you to cover significant ground quickly.

99% 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: 230 mi on OR 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and I 205. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Savage 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 5h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,729 ft 188 ft

Total Climb

1,302 ft

Total Descent

1,712 ft

Highest Point

1,729 ft

~17.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,542 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 250 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 230 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Damascus, OR before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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