Grants Pass, OR to Tualatin, OR is 234 miles and takes about 4 hours 38 minutes via OR 99, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. With nearly all of your driving on highways, expect a straightforward trip. It's a solid choice if you need to cover ground efficiently between southern and northern Oregon.
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
117.1 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99
231 mi
4h 30m
Northeast 7th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest Nyberg Street
0.4 mi
1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Northwest Savage Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 231 mi, about 4h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Tualatin, 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
231 mi·4 hr 30 min·OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 289Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft·7 sec
Toward City Center, Sherwood
10
Turn left onto Southwest Nyberg Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Southwest Nyberg Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Southwest Nyberg Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Southwest Nyberg Street
12
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
14
Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue
100 ft·4 sec·Southwest 84th Avenue
15
Turn right
195 ft·14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 38 minute estimated drive time, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving Grants Pass in the morning will allow ample time to reach Tualatin before evening. With a longest stretch of 231 miles, you might consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $48, and plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially since the majority of the route is highway driving.
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 117.1 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 231 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 52 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.1 miles or 2h 19m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tualatin, 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 234.1 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 231 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 233.9 — 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
8
233.1 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Take the exit toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Nyberg Street, Tualatin-Sherwood Road
7
233.3 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward City Center, Sherwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward City Center, Sherwood
6
233.7 mi into trip|~4h 36m in|Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Martinazzi Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
233.9 mi into trip|~4h 37m in|Southwest Boones Ferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.81 one way
$95.61 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$50.86
$101.71
premium
$5.72
$52.71
$105.42
diesel
$5.35
$49.31
$98.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.2
0
$24.58
$11.24
Efficient EV
58.5
0
$20.48
$9.36
EV Truck/SUV
93.6
1
$32.77
$14.98
Gas CO2
82 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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Afternoon
in Grants Pass on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny then Light Rain Likely
WSW 7 to 15 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 7:59AM MDT until May 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 7:59AM MDT until May 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Tualatin, OR
Afternoon
in Tualatin on Wednesday
Local time
12:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph85% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 7:59AM MDT until May 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 7:59AM MDT until May 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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 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 38m 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 drive is 99% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for almost the entire 234 miles. The longest continuous stretch on OR 99 is 231 miles. You'll notice the transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination in Tualatin.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 231 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 38m drive. You will face about 11 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 233.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
The longest stretch is about 231 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.
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 233.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 233.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tualatin, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
