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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.05 mi
05h 43m
Flight
206.5 mi
332.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.5 mi
Kilometers
332.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.05 mi
Kilometers
444.26 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estacada
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Estacada
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
138 mi
02h 51m
To Estacada
138.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    220.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kuebler Boulevard

    2304 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · McClaine Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1124 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    69 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cascade Highway Northeast

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Cascade Highway Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodburn-Estacada Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Woodburn-Estacada Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clackamas Highway

    916 ft · 24 sec · Clackamas Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    1506 ft · 44 sec · Southeast Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 1st Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · East 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
221 mi · 80%
Woodburn-Estacada Highway
20.9 mi · 8%
Cascade Highway Northeast
12.5 mi · 5%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 3%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 1%
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
206.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 51m from Medford
Leave By
5:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Estacada. Straight-line distance: 206.5 mi (332.33 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Estacada

#2 Estacada

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,193
Coordinates45.2895700, -122.3337000
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Estacada (-122.3337, 45.28957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.87 L · about $48.22
Round trip
$96.45
19.48 gal · 73.74 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Estacada. The current time is 22:11:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.