This 217.2-mile drive from Grants Pass to Woodburn, Oregon, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes. You'll primarily be on OR 99, with a small portion on Newberg Highway and Northeast 7th Street, making it a 98% highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $43. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel.
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
108.6 miles from Grants Pass, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99
213.4 mi
4h 9m
Newberg Highway
1 mi
2m
Northeast 7th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
I 5
0.3 mi
<1m
West Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
North Settlemier Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99
— 213.4 mi, about 4h 9m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,588 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,925
Quietest
1 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants Pass, OR and Woodburn, 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
213 mi·4 hr 9 min·OR 99
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.3 mi·37 sec·I 5
Toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
9
Turn right onto OR 214
1.0 mi·2 min·Newberg Highway
10
Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Settlemier Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·West Lincoln Street
12
Turn right
140 ft·10 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 19-minute duration, starting your journey in Grants Pass early in the morning is advisable to maximize your day in Woodburn. With only one planned stop suggested and a longest stretch of over 200 miles, be sure to fuel up before you leave Grants Pass to comfortably cover the initial 213.4 miles on OR 99. Consider packing snacks and drinks to minimize the need for stops, allowing you to maintain your momentum. The $43 fuel cost is a reasonable budget for this 217.2-mile drive, so keep an eye on your gauge as you get closer to Woodburn.
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 108.6 miles from Grants Pass, OR, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.4 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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 2h 9m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodburn, 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 217.2 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 213.4 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 0 and 215.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southwest 4th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Northwest Savage Street
Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street
Turn left onto OR 99 / Northeast 7th 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
215.4 mi into trip|~4h 14m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.35 one way
$88.71 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$47.19
$94.37
premium
$5.72
$48.90
$97.81
diesel
$5.35
$45.75
$91.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
Efficient EV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
EV Truck/SUV
86.9
1
$30.41
$13.90
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 30, 2026
Origin
Grants Pass, OR
Afternoon
in Grants Pass on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Woodburn, OR
Afternoon
in Woodburn on Wednesday
Local time
12:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 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
28 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 19m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of your trip, with 98% of the route utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 213.4 miles, primarily on OR 99. This suggests a consistent pace and minimal need for frequent turns or detours. The road's personality is likely to be straightforward and efficient, designed for covering distance rather than offering a winding, scenic adventure. You can anticipate a steady driving experience without significant changes in road type.
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: 213.4 mi on OR 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OR 99 and Newberg Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 4th 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 19m 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: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 213.4 miles on OR 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Northwest Savage Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (OR 99 / Northeast 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodburn, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
