How far is Medford, OR from Cannon Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Cannon Beach, OR is about 345 miles (555.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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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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 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Cannon Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Cannon Beach.
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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
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
33.2 mi · 46 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.2 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward City Center
147 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunset Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hemlock Street
1400 ft · 48 sec · South Hemlock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hemlock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Cannon Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Medford and Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Cannon Beach?
The road trip is about 345 miles (555.2 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?
Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Medford and 172.6 miles from Cannon Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 $60.25 one way or $120.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Medford and Chance Rain Showers near Cannon Beach.
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 Medford and Cannon Beach. Straight-line distance: 252.15 mi (405.8 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 Cannon Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 45.8917700, -123.9615300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cannon Beach (-123.96153, 45.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $60.25 | $120.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.96 | $129.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.74 | $135.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $77.47 | $154.95 |
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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