Keizer to Grants Pass is 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m via OR 99E and I-5, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oregon, beginning in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region. The route is mostly on surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape than a pure interstate drive. With only one recommended stop and a driving time under five hours, this is a straightforward trip for a single day.
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
102.4 miles from Keizer, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OR 99E
177 mi
3h 27m
I 5
23.2 mi
27m
OR 99
1 mi
2m
Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi
2m
Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OR 99E
— 177 mi, about 3h 27m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,576 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,904
Quietest
1 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
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 Keizer, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
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Start on this road
147 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right
54 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto River Road North
0.2 mi·36 sec·River Road North
4
Turn left onto Manbrin Drive Northeast
253 ft·7 sec·Manbrin Drive Northeast
5
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi·34 sec·Cherry Avenue Northeast
6
Turn left onto Alder Drive Northeast
0.9 mi·2 min·Alder Drive Northeast
7
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
0.2 mi·28 sec·Verda Lane Northeast
8
Continue on Hyacinth Street Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Hyacinth Street Northeast
9
Turn left onto Portland Road Northeast
0.2 mi·28 sec·Portland Road Northeast
10
Take the ramp onto OR 99E
177 mi·3 hr 27 min·OR 99E
Toward I 5 South: EugeneUse the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 5; OR 99
23 mi·27 min·I 5; OR 99
12
Take the exit onto OR 99
1.0 mi·2 min·OR 99
Toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City CenterUse the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Northwest Savage Street
14
Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi·36 sec·Northwest Washington Boulevard
15
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Northwest 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Southwest H Street
196 ft·8 sec·Southwest H Street
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest H Street
Trip Plan
This is a single-day trip, so leaving in the morning gives you ample time. The 4-hour duration means you can depart at your leisure, but consider starting earlier if you prefer a relaxed pace. The longest stretch is 177 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you hit that segment if your tank is low, or during the 12% highway portion. Since you're mostly on surface roads, be mindful of local speed limits and potential traffic delays in the towns you pass through.
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 102.4 miles from Keizer, OR, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177 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 102.4 miles or 2h 3m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grants Pass, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Keizer, 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 Keizer, OR
This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Keizer, 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 99E for about 177 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 0 and 202.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|River Road North
Turn left onto River Road North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Cherry Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Cherry Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|Verda Lane Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto Verda Lane Northeast
Navigation decision point
7
202.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 99 toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.29 one way
$72.58 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$38.86
$77.73
premium
$5.04
$40.65
$81.31
diesel
$4.80
$38.67
$77.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.50
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.92
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.67
$13.11
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Keizer, OR
Evening
in Keizer on Saturday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
N 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Evening
in Grants Pass on Saturday
Local time
7:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Haze
N 1 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:40AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
2 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 6m 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 be on surface roads for most of this 204.8-mile drive. The longest stretch on a single road is 177 miles, primarily on OR 99E. The highway portion of your trip is about 12%, meaning you'll spend the bulk of your time navigating through towns and rural areas rather than on the interstate. Expect frequent changes in speed limits and traffic patterns as you pass through populated areas.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177 mi on OR 99E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 6m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cherry Avenue Northeast): 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177 miles on OR 99E. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (River Road North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cherry Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Grants Pass, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
