Grants Pass to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.6 miles 580.4 km · straight line
421.7 miles actual route 678.6 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Grants Pass from San Jose?

The distance from Grants Pass to San Jose is 360.6 miles (580.4 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located SSE of Grants Pass. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.7 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Grants Pass in Oregon and San Jose in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grants Pass and San Jose. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grants Pass to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grants Pass & San Jose

Quick Facts

Grants Pass
42.44°N, 123.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM