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Trip from Newport, OR to Grants Pass, 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 50m

Distance

230.8 mi

371 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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city in Oregon, USA

Newport, OR

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seat of Josephine County, Oregon, USA

Grants Pass, OR

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 230.9-mile journey from Newport, Oregon, on the Pacific Coast, to Grants Pass, Oregon, also within the Pacific Coast region. This drive is estimated to take around 4 hours, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of $46, it's an economical option for exploring the Oregon landscape. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more engaging, local driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. You'll primarily navigate West Olive Street and the Corvallis-Newport Highway. This trip is well-suited for a single day of 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

115.4 miles from Newport, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 169.3 mi 3h 17m
Corvallis Newport Highway 41.4 mi 56m
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway 9.6 mi 13m
Southwest Philomath Boulevard 3.6 mi 6m
Applegate Street 1.4 mi 3m
OR 99 1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Corvallis-Newport Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 169.3 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, OR and Grants Pass, OR.

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

52 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto West Olive Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Olive Street
4

Continue on US 20

41 mi · 56 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
5

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
6

Turn slight right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 2 min · Applegate Street
7

Continue on Applegate Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Applegate Street
8

Turn left onto South 21st Street

428 ft · 19 sec · South 21st Street
9

Turn right onto US 20; OR 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 20; OR 34

3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
11

Continue on US 20; OR 34

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
12

Continue on OR 34

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
13

Turn right onto OR 34

9.6 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
15

Merge onto I 5

169 mi · 3 hr 17 min · I 5
16

Take the exit onto OR 99

1.0 mi · 2 min · OR 99
Toward OR 99: Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, City Center Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwest Savage Street
18

Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Northwest Washington Boulevard
19

Continue on Northwest 4th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 4th Street
20

Turn right onto Southwest H Street

196 ft · 8 sec · Southwest H Street
21

Arrive at destination

Southwest H Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration and 230.9-mile distance, this trip is perfectly doable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one stop suggested, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition away from the coast; the $46 fuel cost is an estimate, so confirm local prices. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the Corvallis-Newport Highway and West Olive Street segments before you go, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making frequent adjustments.

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 115.4 miles from Newport, OR, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.3 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 51 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 59m

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 Newport, 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 Newport, OR

This is one driving day of about 230.8 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Newport, 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 I 5 for about 169.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, OR

115 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

Corvallis, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yoncalla, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Newport, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Laughing Planet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corvallis, Oregon

0.6 mi

del Alma Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corvallis, Oregon

0.7 mi

Clearwater Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15412725550

Visit website

Laughing Planet

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.5

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15412864048

Visit website

del Alma Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $40 to $50 mile 49.5

Corvallis, Oregon

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15417532222

Visit website

Georgie's Beachside Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+15412659800

Visit website

Busy Bee Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.9

Springfield, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15417476331

Visit website

Wildlife Safari

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 164.9

Winston, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15416796761

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 230.8

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 230.8

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 214.3

Wolf Creek, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Electric Era Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 181.3

Canyonville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 98.9

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Chargepoint Charging Staion

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 98.9

Eugene, Oregon

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.9

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.9

Eugene, Oregon

+18889982546

Visit website

Glass Forge Gallery & Studio LLC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 230.8

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15419550815

Visit website

Newport Historic Bayfront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 230.8

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15414797204

Visit website

Sea Lion Docks

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15412725551

Visit website

Mariner Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15412652206

Visit website

Douglas County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 164.9

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15419577007

Visit website

Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newport, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15418670100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 229.8 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Olive Street

Turn left onto West Olive Street

Navigation decision point

4
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

7
228.7 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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...
5
229.8 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | Northwest Washington Boulevard

Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.98 one way

$91.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $48.66 $97.32
premium $5.59 $50.80 $101.61
diesel $5.61 $50.96 $101.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.2 0 $24.23 $11.08
Efficient EV 57.7 0 $20.20 $9.23
EV Truck/SUV 92.3 1 $32.31 $14.77

Gas CO2

81 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newport, OR

Late night in Newport on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grants Pass, OR

Late night in Grants Pass on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Cottage Grove, OR

115 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

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 50m 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?

This route is not about high-speed highway travel, as it features a 0% highway share and is described as 'turn-heavy.' Expect a more engaging, local drive that requires your attention. The character of the road will likely shift as you move from the coastal area inland. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates a series of twists and turns rather than long, straightaways. You'll be covering 230.9 miles, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Corvallis Newport Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 50m drive. You will face about 10 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 (West Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 230.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 169.3 miles on I 5. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Grants Pass, 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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