Grants Pass, OR to Hayesville, OR is 203.5 miles and takes about 4h 2m via OR 99, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Oregon. With most of the mileage on a primary highway, it's a practical option for getting from one place to another efficiently. Consider this route if your priority is covering ground with minimal fuss.
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
101.7 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99
200.2 mi
3h 54m
Northeast 7th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Portland Road Northeast
0.5 mi
<1m
Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.3 mi
<1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Hayesville Drive Northeast
0.2 mi
<1m
Northwest Savage Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 200.2 mi, about 3h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Hayesville, 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
200 mi·3 hr 54 min·OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 258Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
9
Turn right onto OR 99E
0.5 mi·47 sec·Portland Road Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hayesville Drive Northeast
0.2 mi·37 sec·Hayesville Drive Northeast
11
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.3 mi·34 sec·Lancaster Drive Northeast
12
Turn left onto Jade Street Northeast
90 ft·3 sec·Jade Street Northeast
13
Arrive at destination
Jade Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 2m estimated drive time, leaving Grants Pass in the morning should allow you to reach Hayesville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a 203.5-mile total distance, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially as you near the end of the 200.2-mile stretch on OR 99, to ensure you're not caught low. The fuel cost estimate of $42 is helpful for budgeting.
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 101.7 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.2 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hayesville, 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 203.5 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 200.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 203.2 — 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.
5
202.2 mi into trip|~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 258
Toward OR 99E North: Portland Road
6
202.5 mi into trip|~4h in|OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Turn right onto OR 99E / Portland Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
203.2 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|Lancaster Drive Northeast
Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.56 one way
$83.11 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$44.21
$88.42
premium
$5.72
$45.82
$91.64
diesel
$5.35
$42.86
$85.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.37
$9.77
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.81
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.49
$13.02
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Afternoon
in Grants Pass on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
NW 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hayesville, OR
Afternoon
in Hayesville on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 98% of your time on highways, with a substantial stretch of 200.2 miles on OR 99. This means you'll experience mostly consistent highway cruising for the bulk of the trip. Expect a few miles of surface streets, primarily Northeast 7th Street and Southwest 4th Street, at the beginning and end of your drive. The long highway segment suggests a steady pace with fewer interruptions.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200.2 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Northeast 7th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Savage Street.
Driving Effort3/10
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 9 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 202.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Grants Pass is a city in Southern Oregon.
The slogan for the city is “It’s the Climate,” and nothing could fit the town better. Grants Pass has been known in the winter to receive sun, rain, and snow all on the same day! Its climate is very similar to that of nearby Medford in Jackson County.
One of Grants Pass’ greatest achievements is being one of the most caffeinated cities in Southern Oregon. It is home to the originators of Dutch Bros. and stickers adorn almost every car’s bumper or window.
The longest stretch is about 200.2 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 202.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Hayesville, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
