How far is Medford, OR from Aloha, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Aloha, OR is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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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 Medford and Aloha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Aloha.
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Start on North Fir Street
580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1
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Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Take the exit left
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
261.3 mi · 5 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
1215 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
2106 ft · 1 min · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
2737 ft · 1 min · Southwest Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
91 m · 15 sec · Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Canyon Road
1031 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Canyon Road
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Continue on Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 185th Avenue
16 m · 6 sec · Southwest 185th Avenue
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Aloha.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
261 mi · 05h 05m
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 Medford and Sunny near Aloha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Aloha?
The road trip is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 136.5 miles from Medford and 137 miles from Aloha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.78 one way or $95.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Aloha.
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 Medford and Aloha. Straight-line distance: 218.87 mi (352.24 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aloha
A city in Clackamas County, Oregon.
| Population | 49,425 |
| Coordinates | 45.4942800, -122.8670500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.867012, 45.494291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $47.78 | $95.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.71 | $107.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.43 | $122.86 |
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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