Grants Pass to Oak Hills is 247.5 miles and takes about 4h 57m via OR 99 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily following major highways. It's a straightforward drive for a single day, suitable if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two Oregon locations. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a predictable trip.
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
123.8 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99
233.7 mi
4h 33m
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi
9m
Northwest Sunset Highway
2.2 mi
3m
OR 217
0.9 mi
2m
Northeast 7th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 233.7 mi, about 4h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Oak Hills, OR.
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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
234 mi·4 hr 33 min·OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 292AToward OR 217: Tigard, BeavertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OR 217
6.7 mi·9 min·Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto OR 217
0.9 mi·2 min·OR 217
Toward US 26 West
11
Merge onto US 26
2.2 mi·3 min·Northwest Sunset Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 65Toward Cornell Road, Bethany BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Northwest Bethany Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest Bethany Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Northwest Telshire Drive
195 ft·10 sec·Northwest Telshire Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Northwest 159th Terrace
170 ft·7 sec·Northwest 159th Terrace
17
Arrive at destination
Northwest 159th Terrace
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 57m estimated drive time, leaving Grants Pass in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Oak Hills with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the drive on highways, you can maintain a consistent pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $49 and finding services becomes less frequent on the longer highway stretches. The 233.7-mile segment on OR 99 means you'll want to plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin that substantial portion 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 123.8 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 233.7 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 54 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 27m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hills, 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 247.5 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 233.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 246.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
8
235.7 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
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 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
246.4 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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 65
Toward Cornell Road, Bethany Boulevard
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246.6 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.31 one way
$98.61 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$52.18
$104.36
premium
$5.59
$54.48
$108.96
diesel
$5.61
$54.64
$109.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 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
74.3
0
$25.99
$11.88
Efficient EV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
EV Truck/SUV
99
1
$34.65
$15.84
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 19, 2026
Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Late night
in Grants Pass on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oak Hills, OR
Late night
in Oak Hills on Tuesday
Local time
2:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Cottage Grove, OR
124 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 57m 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?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 233.7 miles primarily on OR 99. Expect to encounter frequent exits and merges as you approach and travel through more populated areas. The transition to surface roads will be minimal and occur near the very end of your trip.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 233.7 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Northwest Savage Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 247.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 247.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 233.7 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Hills, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Oak Hills, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
