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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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 54m.
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
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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.
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Start on East 1st Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1506 ft · 47 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto Clackamas Highway
916 ft · 23 sec · Clackamas Highway
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Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1432 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto McClaine Street
1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street
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Continue on Silverton Road Northeast
8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
220.9 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Estacada and Medford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estacada and Medford. Straight-line distance: 206.5 mi (332.33 km).
#1 Estacada
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,193 |
| Coordinates | 45.2895700, -122.3337000 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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