How far is Kenton, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Kenton, OR to Medford, OR is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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 36m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Medford.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Watts Street
93 m · 15 sec · North Watts Street
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Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
1536 ft · 1 min · North Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lombard Street
31 m · 3 sec · North Lombard Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
274.7 mi · 5 hr 25 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 Kenton 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
275 mi · 05h 25m
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 Kenton and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Medford?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 138.8 miles from Kenton and 139.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.93 one way or $97.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenton and Sunny 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 Kenton and Medford. Straight-line distance: 225.12 mi (362.3 km).
#1 Kenton
Positioned in North Portland within Multnomah County at an elevation of 92 feet, this urban landscape borders the Columbia Slough and Interstate 5.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5817800, -122.6814900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $4.99 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $51.50 | $103.01 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $54.50 | $109.01 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $66.17 | $132.34 |
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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