How far is Astoria, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Astoria, OR to Medford, OR is about 361 miles (580.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.9 miles (436 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
360.93 mi
06h 12m
Flight
270.95 mi
436.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.95 mi
Kilometers
436.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.93 mi
Kilometers
580.86 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:37 AM PDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 30, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-29T19:25
Arrive Medford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Harrisburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Astoria
177.6 mi
03h 06m
To Medford
183.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    766 ft · 23 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    1436 ft · 44 sec · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jerome Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Jerome Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1077 ft · 37 sec · 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Niagara Avenue

    106 m · 10 sec · Niagara Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 16th Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · 16th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Williamsport Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Williamsport Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Front Street

    1260 ft · 24 sec · Southeast Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Nehalem Highway

    26.1 mi · 45 min · Nehalem Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oregon Route 103

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Oregon Route 103

  12. 12

    Continue on Oregon Route 103

    538 ft · 12 sec · Oregon Route 103

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  16. 16

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

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  20. 20

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
262 mi · 73%
Northwest Sunset Highway
33.8 mi · 9%
Nehalem Highway
26.1 mi · 7%
Sunset Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Oregon Route 103
9 mi · 2%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.85 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.1 mi
270.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
03h 06m from Astoria
Leave By
11:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Astoria and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361 miles (580.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Astoria and 183.3 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 270.9 miles (436 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.08 one way or $126.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Astoria and Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrisburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Surface Lot

Eugene , OR
829 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Springfield Animal Control

Springfield , OR
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Rating 2.0/5 8 reviews City government office
Harrisburg City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Harrisburg City Hall

Harrisburg , OR
120 Smith St, Harrisburg, OR 97446, United States
Rating 4.6/5 8 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.

RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

25 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Eugene, OR

26 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

33 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Medford. Straight-line distance: 270.95 mi (436.05 km).

Astoria

#1 Astoria

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,029
Coordinates46.1878800, -123.8312500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.831407, 46.187882)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.21 L · about $63.08
Round trip
$126.15
25.48 gal · 96.42 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $63.08 $126.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $68.01 $136.01
Premium $5.57 $70.91 $141.82
Diesel $6.37 $81.10 $162.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Medford. The current time is 19:25:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.