Sherwood to Grants Pass is 234.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a consistent pace with minimal detours, making it an efficient option for getting between these two locations.
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
117.5 miles from Sherwood, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
227.9 mi
4h 27m
Southwest Tonquin Road
1.8 mi
3m
OR 99
1 mi
2m
Southwest Willamette Street
0.7 mi
1m
Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest 4th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 227.9 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, OR and Grants Pass, OR.
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Start on Southwest Pine Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southwest Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Southwest Willamette Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest Willamette Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Murdock Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Southwest Murdock Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
93 ft·1 sec·Southwest Oregon Street
5
Continue on Southwest Oregon Street
340 ft·10 sec·Southwest Oregon Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest Tonquin Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Southwest Tonquin Road
7
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Basalt Creek Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
0.4 mi·47 sec·Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
0.6 mi·53 sec·Southwest Day Street
10
Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Southwest Boones Ferry Road
11
Take the ramp onto I 5
228 mi·4 hr 27 min·I 5
Toward I 5 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Given the 4h 41m duration, starting your drive in Sherwood in the morning will allow you to reach Grants Pass with plenty of daylight. With the longest stretch on I 5 extending over 227 miles, plan for your primary fuel and rest stop before or after this extended highway segment. The overall drive is manageable in one day, so you can be flexible with your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer stretches of I 5 to ensure a smooth journey.
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 117.5 miles from Sherwood, OR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.9 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 52 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 49m
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 Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, OR
This is one driving day of about 234.9 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Sherwood, 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 227.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 232.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|Southwest Oregon Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3 mi into trip|~6m in|Basalt Creek Parkway
Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip|~9m in|I 5
Take the ramp onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Salem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
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232.8 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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
$46.80 one way
$93.59 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$49.52
$99.05
premium
$5.59
$51.71
$103.41
diesel
$5.61
$51.86
$103.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.89
$15.03
Gas CO2
82 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
Sherwood, OR
Night
in Sherwood on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grants Pass, OR
Night
in Grants Pass on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°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
3 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 41m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 98% of the drive on major roads like I 5. You'll encounter a long stretch of 227.9 miles on I 5, which means consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops. The initial and final segments utilize local roads like Southwest Tonquin Road and OR 99, offering a brief change of pace before merging onto the interstate. Overall, anticipate a focused drive primarily on high-speed corridors.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southwest Tonquin Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Southwest Oregon 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 41m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 234.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 227.9 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: at 1.1 miles (Southwest Oregon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (Basalt Creek Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Southwest Grahams Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Grants Pass, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
