How far is Medford, OR from Monmouth, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Monmouth, OR is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
227.4 mi
04h 37m
Flight
175.17 mi
281.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.17 mi
Kilometers
281.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.4 mi
Kilometers
365.97 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, May 13, 1:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-12T16:17
Arrive Monmouth
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
113.6 mi
02h 18m
To Monmouth
113.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 17 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    202.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

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

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1969 ft · 58 sec · Pacific Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    1210 ft · 24 sec · Main Street East

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
203 mi · 89%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 3%
South Pacific Highway West
6.88 mi · 3%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 1%
Corvallis Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 56m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 18m from Medford
Leave By
7:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Partly Sunny near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 113.6 miles from Medford and 113.7 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 7:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Partly Sunny near Monmouth.

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 Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 175.17 mi (281.91 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

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

#2 Monmouth

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,615
Coordinates44.8484500, -123.2339900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Monmouth (-123.23399, 44.84845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.38 L · about $39.76
Round trip
$79.51
16.06 gal · 60.76 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.76 $79.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.86 $85.73
Premium $5.57 $44.69 $89.39
Diesel $6.37 $51.12 $102.24

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Monmouth. The current time is 16:17:25.

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.