Where is Grants Pass, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Grants Pass Located? - Grants Pass is a city located in the Josephine County of Oregon, United States. Grants Pass lies between 47.7735899 Degrees North latitudes and 97.109805 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Grants Pass, Oregon

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Where is Grants Pass?: The Google Map showing the location of Grants Pass in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Where is Grants Pass Located?

Grants Pass is a city located in the Josephine County of Oregon, United States. Grants Pass lies between 47.7735899 Degrees North latitudes and 97.109805 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Grants Pass city is 39189 people and the city has a total area of 11.52 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Grants Pass, Oregon Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGrants Pass
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude42.4390°N
Longitude123.3284°W
Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Land Area11.51 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area11.60 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)39,189 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 3,405
ZIP Codes97526, 97527
Area Code541
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-30550
Congressional DistrictOregon's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Grants Pass, Oregon

  • Merlin, Oregon — 8 mi Northwest
  • Rogue River, Oregon — 11 mi Northeast
  • Gold Hill, Oregon — 18 mi North
  • Medford, Oregon — 25 mi Northeast
  • Ashland, Oregon — 40 mi Southeast
  • Crescent City, California — 85 mi Southwest
  • Roseburg, Oregon — 90 mi North
  • Eugene, Oregon — 145 mi North
  • Bend, Oregon — 190 mi Northeast
  • Portland, Oregon — 250 mi North

Driving Distances from Grants Pass, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MerlinOregon815 minutes
Rogue RiverOregon1115 minutes
Gold HillOregon1825 minutes
MedfordOregon2535 minutes
AshlandOregon4050 minutes
Crescent CityCalifornia851 hour 45 minutes
RoseburgOregon901 hour 30 minutes
EugeneOregon1452 hours 30 minutes
BendOregon1904 hours
PortlandOregon2504 hours 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Grants Pass, Oregon

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRogue Valley International-Medford Airport
IATA CodeMFR
PortPort of Coos Bay (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, U.S. Route 199, Oregon Route 99
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Klamath Falls
Local Bus/Transit ServiceJosephine Community Transit
  • Interstate 5 - Major north-south interstate connecting Grants Pass with Medford, Eugene, and California.
  • U.S. Route 199 - Scenic highway connecting Grants Pass with the Oregon Coast and Northern California.
  • Oregon Route 99 - Regional route serving communities in the Rogue Valley.

What are top Places to Visit in Grants Pass, Oregon

Landmark NameType
Rogue RiverNatural Attraction
Hellgate Jetboat ExcursionsOutdoor Adventure
Riverside ParkPark
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education CenterWildlife Center
Oregon Caves National Monument and PreserveNational Monument
Rogue River TrailHiking Trail
Three Rivers WineryWinery
Schmidt House Museum & LibraryHistoric Site
Grants Pass Museum of ArtMuseum
Rogue River GreenwayRecreation Trail

Colleges and Universities near Grants Pass, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Rogue Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and career education
Southern Oregon UniversityPublicUniversityArts, education, business, and environmental studies
Oregon Institute of Technology - Wilsonville CampusPublicUniversityApplied technology and professional programs
Umpqua Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and transfer programs
Three Rivers School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Grants Pass, Oregon

Rogue River, Applegate River, Grave Creek, Evans Creek, Lost Creek Lake

Golf Courses near Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass Golf Club, Dutcher Creek Golf Course, Cedar Links Golf Course, Rogue Valley Country Club

Grants Pass, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Grants Pass was founded in the 1860s and was incorporated as a city in 1887.
  • The city was named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant after a nearby stagecoach station was established along the route through the Rogue River Valley.
  • Grants Pass developed as an important transportation and trade center after the arrival of the railroad in the late nineteenth century.
  • The city grew through agriculture, timber, mining, and commerce supported by the surrounding Rogue River region.
  • The Rogue River became a major attraction for outdoor recreation, including rafting, fishing, and scenic tours.
  • Historic U.S. Route 199 helped connect Grants Pass with the Oregon Coast and northern California.
  • Today, Grants Pass is known for its river recreation, historic downtown, outdoor activities, and access to southwestern Oregon attractions.

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