How far is Medford, OR from Depoe Bay, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Depoe Bay, OR is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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 42m.
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.
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 Depoe Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Depoe Bay.
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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
197.1 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis
1844 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Turn left onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
1.2 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
118 m · 17 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 18 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway
41.4 mi · 57 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
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Continue on East Olive Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Olive Street
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
12.7 mi · 20 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Ellingson Street
49 m · 7 sec · Southwest Ellingson Street
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Turn straight
15 m · 4 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 Depoe Bay.
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
197 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Depoe Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Depoe Bay?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 135.6 miles from Medford and 135.8 miles from Depoe Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.43 one way or $94.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Depoe Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Depoe Bay. Straight-line distance: 181.49 mi (292.08 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 Depoe Bay
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.8084500, -124.0631700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depoe Bay (-124.06317, 44.80845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.43 | $94.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.14 | $102.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.99 | $121.97 |
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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