How far is Medford, OR from Cornelius, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Cornelius, OR is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Cornelius.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Cornelius.
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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
255.2 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road
1432 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road
1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road
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Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest 124th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tualatin Sherwood Road
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Continue on Southwest Roy Rogers Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Roy Rogers Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
2831 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest Scholls Sherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hillsboro Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Continue on Southwest Hillsboro Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Southwest Hillsboro Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Simpson Road
2600 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Simpson Road
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Continue on Southwest Johnson School Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Johnson School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Tongue Lane
2045 ft · 34 sec · Southwest Tongue Lane
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Turn right onto Southwest Golf Course Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest Golf Course Road
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Continue on South 10th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Cornelius.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
255 mi · 04h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Cornelius?
The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 141.5 miles from Medford and 141.5 miles from Cornelius.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 5:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.46 one way or $98.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Cornelius.
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 Cornelius. Straight-line distance: 220.83 mi (355.39 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 Cornelius
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 13,116 |
| Coordinates | 45.5198400, -123.0598300 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornelius (-123.05983, 45.51984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.33 | $106.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.60 | $111.21 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.60 | $127.19 |
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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