How far is Medford, OR from Odell, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Odell, OR is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Odell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Odell.
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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
269 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 35: White Salmon, Government Camp
1015 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Button Bridge Road
1789 ft · 1 min · Button Bridge Road
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Continue on Mount Hood Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Turn right onto Davis Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Davis Drive
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Turn slight right onto Odell Highway
959 ft · 22 sec · Odell Highway
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Turn left
125 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Odell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
269 mi · 05h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Light Rain Likely near Odell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Odell?
The road trip is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Medford and 171.4 miles from Odell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.86 one way or $119.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain Likely near Odell.
Stop Ideas Near Coburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Harrisburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coburg.
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University of Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Odell. Straight-line distance: 237.46 mi (382.16 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 Odell
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,255 |
| Coordinates | 45.6270600, -121.5431300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Odell (-121.54313, 45.62706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $59.86 | $119.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.54 | $129.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.29 | $134.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $76.96 | $153.93 |
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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