How far is Cedar Hills, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Cedar Hills, OR to Medford, OR is about 271 miles (436.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Hills and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills and Medford.
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Start on Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
1502 ft · 1 min · Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue
645 ft · 36 sec · Southwest Mayfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
1270 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Walker Road
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Take the ramp right toward OR 217 South
989 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6 mi · 8 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Hills and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Hills and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Hills to Medford?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Cedar Hills and 135.7 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 8:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cedar Hills and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Hills and Medford. Straight-line distance: 219.64 mi (353.47 km).
#1 Cedar Hills
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 8,300 |
| Coordinates | 45.5048400, -122.7984300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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