How far is Medford, OR from North Plains, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to North Plains, OR is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and North Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and North Plains.
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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
261.3 mi · 5 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glencoe Rd., North Plains
1524 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Glencoe Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Northwest Glencoe Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Commercial Street
40 m · 4 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and North Plains.
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
261 mi · 05h 05m
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 Likely near North Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to North Plains?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 141.8 miles from Medford and 141.9 miles from North Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 5:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.56 one way or $99.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain Likely near North Plains.
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 North Plains. Straight-line distance: 226.05 mi (363.79 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 North Plains
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 45.5970600, -122.9934400 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plains (-122.99344, 45.59706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $49.56 | $99.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.43 | $106.87 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.72 | $111.43 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.72 | $127.45 |
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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