How far is Aloha, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Aloha, OR to Medford, OR is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.28 mi
04h 37m
Flight
218.87 mi
352.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.87 mi
Kilometers
352.24 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.28 mi
Kilometers
439.8 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Mon, Apr 20, 9:47 AM PDT
Return by in Aloha
Mon, Apr 20, 2:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aloha
2026-04-20T05:10
Arrive Medford
Mon, Apr 20, 9:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aloha
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Aloha
136.5 mi
02h 18m
To Medford
136.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Monday

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aloha and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aloha and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    31 m · 3 sec · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Canyon Road

    1031 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Canyon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

    91 m · 13 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Farmington Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1587 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1490 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aloha and Medford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
262 mi · 96%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.03 mi · 2%
Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.63 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.73 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Southwest Farmington Road
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

261 mi · 05h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
218.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 18m from Aloha
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Aloha and Light Rain near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aloha to Medford?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Aloha and 136.8 miles from Medford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Aloha and Light Rain near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aloha and Medford. Straight-line distance: 218.87 mi (352.24 km).

Aloha

#1 Aloha

A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Population49,425
Coordinates45.4942800, -122.8670500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.867012, 45.494291)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $47.73
Round trip
$95.46
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.73 $95.46
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.46 $102.92
Premium $5.57 $53.66 $107.31
Diesel $6.37 $61.37 $122.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Aloha and Medford. The current time is 05:10:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.