Origin
Roseburg, OR
Late night in Roseburg on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseburg, OR to Grants Pass, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseburg, OR
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Grants Pass, OR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Roseburg to Grants Pass, this 69.1-mile journey is a straightforward transit through Oregon’s Pacific Coast region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $14 for fuel, which keeps this excursion quite affordable for a quick getaway. By utilizing I-5, OR 99, and Northwest 4th Street, you stay on a direct path between these two cities. Because the drive is short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, whether you are heading out for a morning errand or an afternoon change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 65.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| OR 99 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Harvard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Washington Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Stephens Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Winchester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseburg, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
1
Start on Northeast Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast Winchester Street
2
Turn right onto OR 138
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 138
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Stephens Street
4
Turn right onto OR 138
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast Washington Avenue
5
Continue on OR 138
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Harvard Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 5
8
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.
9
Turn right onto Northwest Savage Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Savage Street
10
Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northwest Washington Boulevard
11
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
12
Turn right onto Southwest H Street
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southwest H Street
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest H Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Roseburg, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 68.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
Turn right onto OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
67 mi into trip
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~1h 20m 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
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Northwest Washington Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.77 one way
$27.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Late night in Grants Pass on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 96% of the mileage dedicated to highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a 65.6-mile stretch of the route. Expect a fast-paced, highway-focused drive that favors speed and directness over winding backroads. While you briefly transition onto OR 99 and Northwest 4th Street near the urban centers, the experience remains consistent and predictable. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that allows you to cover the distance quickly without the need for complex navigation or technical driving maneuvers.
96% 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: 65.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and OR 99. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.
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 1h 25m 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: at 0.2 miles (OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Roseburg, OR
Full guide →Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.
Arriving in Grants Pass, OR
Full guide →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.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grants Pass, OR before heading back.
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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