How far is Clatskanie, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Clatskanie, OR to Medford, OR is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clatskanie and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clatskanie and Medford.
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Start on South Nehalem Street
623 ft · 19 sec · South Nehalem Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
802 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast True Haak Street
157 m · 16 sec · Southeast True Haak Street
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Turn right onto Lower Columbia River Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
1079 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Oregon Way
2.6 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way
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Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
285.8 mi · 5 hr 40 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 Clatskanie and Medford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Keep slight left
286 mi · 05h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Clatskanie and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clatskanie to Medford?
The road trip is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.4 miles from Clatskanie and 167.9 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 5:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.57 one way or $117.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clatskanie and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Harrisburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clatskanie and Medford. Straight-line distance: 261.32 mi (420.56 km).
#1 Clatskanie
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,832 |
| Coordinates | 46.1012200, -123.2067900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $58.57 | $117.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.15 | $126.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.85 | $131.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.31 | $150.62 |
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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