How far is Medford, OR from Estacada, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Estacada, OR is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Estacada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Estacada.
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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
220.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kuebler Boulevard
2304 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast
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Continue on Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Cordon Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Silverton Road Northeast
8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast
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Continue on McClaine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · McClaine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1124 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast
12.5 mi · 18 min · Cascade Highway Northeast
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Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clackamas Highway
916 ft · 24 sec · Clackamas Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
1506 ft · 44 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Estacada.
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
220 mi · 04h 17m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Light Rain near Estacada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Estacada?
The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.3 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 138 miles from Medford and 138.1 miles from Estacada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 $48.22 one way or $96.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain near Estacada.
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 Estacada. Straight-line distance: 206.5 mi (332.33 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 Estacada
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,193 |
| Coordinates | 45.2895700, -122.3337000 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estacada (-122.3337, 45.28957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $48.22 | $96.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.99 | $103.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.21 | $108.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.00 | $124.01 |
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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