How far is Medford, OR from Hayesville, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Hayesville, OR is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
231.21 mi
04h 34m
Flight
183.83 mi
295.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.83 mi
Kilometers
295.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.21 mi
Kilometers
372.09 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayesville
Sat, May 2, 4:06 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Sat, May 2, 8:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-02T11:32
Arrive Hayesville
Sat, May 2, 4:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
Oakland
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
115.6 mi
02h 17m
To Hayesville
115.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Hayesville.

  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

    227.7 mi · 4 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E North: Portland Road

    1695 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Portland Road Northeast

    2397 ft · 48 sec · Portland Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hayesville Drive Northeast

    1221 ft · 38 sec · Hayesville Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lancaster Drive Northeast

    1516 ft · 34 sec · Lancaster Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jade Street Northeast

    28 m · 4 sec · Jade Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jade Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
228 mi · 99%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
Portland Road Northeast
0.45 mi
OR 99E North
0.32 mi
Lancaster Drive Northeast
0.29 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 26m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 17m from Medford
Leave By
7:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Hayesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Hayesville?

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Medford and 115.6 miles from Hayesville.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.40 one way or $80.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Hayesville.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

71 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

72 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

72 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

72 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Hayesville. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.84 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

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

#2 Hayesville

City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America

Population19,936
Coordinates44.9859500, -122.9828700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Hayesville (-122.98287, 44.98595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.88 L · about $40.40
Round trip
$80.80
16.32 gal · 61.76 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.40 $80.80
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.56 $87.12
Premium $5.57 $45.42 $90.84
Diesel $6.37 $51.95 $103.89

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Hayesville. The current time is 11:32:05.

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.