How far is Hood River, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hood River and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hood River and Medford.
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Start on Park Street
136 m · 19 sec · Park Street
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Continue on 9th Street
676 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2005 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1267 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Portland
1178 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
54.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
270.8 mi · 5 hr 19 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 Hood River 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
Merge slight left
271 mi · 05h 19m
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 Hood River and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hood River to Medford?
The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Hood River and 167.1 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 5:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.47 one way or $116.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hood River and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Coburg
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 Coburg.
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Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hood River and Medford. Straight-line distance: 242.95 mi (390.99 km).
#1 Hood River
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.7054000, -121.5214600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 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 | $58.47 | $116.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.04 | $126.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.73 | $131.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.18 | $150.36 |
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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