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Trip from Grants Pass, OR to Woodburn, OR

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

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

217.2 mi

350 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 6m ★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m

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

seat of Josephine County, Oregon, USA

Grants Pass, OR

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city in Marion County, Oregon, United States

Woodburn, OR

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

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.

city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yoncalla, OR

109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yoncalla, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.6 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 213.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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

$43.27 one way

$86.54 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $45.79 $91.58
premium $5.59 $47.81 $95.62
diesel $5.61 $47.96 $95.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grants Pass, OR

Night in Grants Pass on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodburn, OR

Night in Woodburn on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live 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

20 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 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.

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 Effort 3/10

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.

About the Cities

Arriving in Woodburn, OR

Full guide →

Woodburn is in Willamette Valley.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 217.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 213.4 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.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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