How far is Medford, OR from Boardman, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
368.35 mi
08h 05m
Flight
289.35 mi
465.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.35 mi
Kilometers
465.67 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.35 mi
Kilometers
592.8 km
Drive Time
08h 05m

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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 08h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boardman
Sun, Apr 12, 8:25 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Sun, Apr 12, 4:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-12T00:20
Arrive Boardman
Sun, Apr 12, 8:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Redmond
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
184.1 mi
04h 02m
To Boardman
184.3 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Boardman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2226 ft · 54 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Biddle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2251 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway

    23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway

    66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 138

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bend Parkway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Bend Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street

    1259 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    24.6 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sherman Highway

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Sherman Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on E Street

    2151 ft · 53 sec · E Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sherman Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sherman Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Columbia River Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Boardman

    1547 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1018 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast Boardman Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Boardman Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Dalles-California Highway
134 mi · 36%
Sherman Highway
67.9 mi · 18%
Columbia River Highway
59.4 mi · 16%
Crater Lake Highway
50 mi · 14%
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 6%
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

The Dalles-California Highway

Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

71.2 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.9 mi
289.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redmond
04h 02m from Medford
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Chance Light Rain near Boardman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Boardman?

The road trip is about 368.3 miles (592.8 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Medford and 184.3 miles from Boardman.

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

The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.36 one way or $128.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Medford and Chance Light Rain near Boardman.

Stop Ideas Near Redmond

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

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

BUS

Redmond Airport, Oregon

2 mi away
2300 Redmond Airport Way
BUS

Redmond, Oregon

3 mi away
2456 South Highway 97
BUS

Bend, OR

24 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

26 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Boardman. Straight-line distance: 289.35 mi (465.67 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Boardman

#2 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,794
Coordinates45.8398600, -119.7005800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Boardman (-119.70058, 45.83986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13 gal
49.2 L · about $64.36
Round trip
$128.73
26 gal · 98.4 L
Estimated CO2
115.5 kg one way
Round trip: 231.1 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $64.36 $128.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $69.39 $138.79
Premium $5.57 $72.36 $144.72
Diesel $6.37 $82.76 $165.52

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Boardman. The current time is 00:20:17.

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.