How far is Depoe Bay, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Depoe Bay, OR to Medford, OR is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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 45m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Depoe Bay and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depoe Bay and Medford.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Coast Avenue
84 m · 18 sec · Southwest Coast Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Evans Street
56 m · 10 sec · Southwest Evans Street
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
12.6 mi · 20 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto East Olive Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Olive Street
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Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway
41.4 mi · 57 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 18 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn slight right onto Applegate Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Applegate Street
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Continue on Applegate Street
2586 ft · 1 min · Applegate Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
131 m · 19 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
2766 ft · 43 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Take the exit right
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
197 mi · 3 hr 50 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 Depoe Bay 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Depoe Bay 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 Depoe Bay to Medford?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 135.6 miles from Depoe Bay and 135.8 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.9 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 7:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.43 one way or $94.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Depoe Bay and Mostly Sunny 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 Depoe Bay and Medford. Straight-line distance: 181.49 mi (292.08 km).
#1 Depoe Bay
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.8084500, -124.0631700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 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 23m |
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 | $47.43 | $94.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.14 | $102.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.99 | $121.97 |
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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