How far is Corvallis, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Corvallis, OR to Medford, OR is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.41 mi
03h 28m
Flight
155.85 mi
250.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.85 mi
Kilometers
250.81 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.41 mi
Kilometers
338.62 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM PDT
Return by in Corvallis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corvallis
2026-04-22T18:19
Arrive Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corvallis
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
Sutherlin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Corvallis
105.1 mi
01h 44m
To Medford
105.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 4th Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Madison Avenue

    91 m · 10 sec · Southwest Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 5th Street

    1146 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    2686 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    197 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corvallis 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
207 mi · 98%
Court Street
0.73 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Northwest Van Buren Avenue
0.5 mi
Crater Lake Highway
0.37 mi
OR 62
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 50m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherlin
01h 44m from Corvallis
Leave By
10:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Corvallis and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Sutherlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Corvallis and 105.3 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 10:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Corvallis and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Sutherlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutherlin, 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 Sutherlin.

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

73 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

73 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

75 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

75 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corvallis and Medford. Straight-line distance: 155.85 mi (250.81 km).

Corvallis

#1 Corvallis

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

Population59,093
Coordinates44.5645700, -123.2620400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 4th Street (-123.262016, 44.564564)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $36.79
Round trip
$73.57
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.79 $73.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.66 $79.32
Premium $5.57 $41.36 $82.71
Diesel $6.37 $47.30 $94.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corvallis and Medford. The current time is 18:19:01.

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.