How far is Estacada, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Estacada, OR to Medford, OR is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.59 mi
04h 54m
Flight
206.5 mi
332.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.5 mi
Kilometers
332.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.59 mi
Kilometers
449.95 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM PDT
Return by in Estacada
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estacada
2026-04-22T19:04
Arrive Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estacada
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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Estacada
138.2 mi
02h 27m
To Medford
141.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 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 Estacada and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · East 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Main Street

    1506 ft · 47 sec · Southeast Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clackamas Highway

    916 ft · 23 sec · Clackamas Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1432 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    220.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min

  18. 18

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
224 mi · 80%
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
20.9 mi · 7%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 3%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 1%
Cordon Road Southeast
1.69 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

221 mi · 04h 18m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
206.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 27m from Estacada
Leave By
7:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Estacada 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 Estacada to Medford?

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Estacada and 141.4 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.87 one way or $97.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Estacada and Medford. Straight-line distance: 206.5 mi (332.33 km).

Estacada

#1 Estacada

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,193
Coordinates45.2895700, -122.3337000
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Avenue (-122.333697, 45.289659)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $48.87
Round trip
$97.73
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $48.87 $97.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $52.69 $105.37
Premium $5.57 $54.94 $109.87
Diesel $6.37 $62.83 $125.66

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 Estacada and Medford. The current time is 19:04:50.

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.