How far is Medford, OR from Cedar Hills, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Cedar Hills, OR is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.76 mi
05h 22m
Flight
219.64 mi
353.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.64 mi
Kilometers
353.47 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.76 mi
Kilometers
435.74 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 2:23 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Sun, Apr 12, 7:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-11T21:00
Arrive Cedar Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Drain
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
135.3 mi
02h 41m
To Cedar Hills
135.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
49°F
Saturday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Cedar Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Walker Road

    1078 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road

    1644 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Walker Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue

    645 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Mayfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

    1502 ft · 1 min · Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lynnridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
262 mi · 97%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
5.62 mi · 2%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
OR 217
0.76 mi
Southwest Walker Road
0.31 mi
Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

261 mi · 05h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
219.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drain
02h 41m from Medford
Leave By
6:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Medford and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Cedar Hills?

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Medford and 135.4 miles from Cedar Hills.

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

The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.30 one way or $90.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Medford and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Drain

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

47 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

47 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

48 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

64 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Cedar Hills. Straight-line distance: 219.64 mi (353.47 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Cedar Hills

#2 Cedar Hills

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population8,300
Coordinates45.5048400, -122.7984300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Cedar Hills (-122.79843, 45.50484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $45.30
Round trip
$90.60
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.30 $90.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $48.84 $97.69
Premium $5.57 $50.93 $101.86
Diesel $6.37 $58.25 $116.50

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 Cedar Hills. The current time is 21:00:29.

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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.