How far is Medford, OR from Port Orford, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Port Orford, OR is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.48 mi
04h 09m
Flight
87.5 mi
140.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.5 mi
Kilometers
140.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.48 mi
Kilometers
293.68 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Orford
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, May 13, 4:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Port Orford
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
Harbor
OR

Unincorporated community in Oregon

From Medford
91.2 mi
02h 04m
To Port Orford
91.3 mi
02h 04m

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
Port Orford Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Port Orford.

  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

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1

  9. 9

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  17. 17

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Chetco Avenue

    2019 ft · 55 sec · Chetco Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1143 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · Pacific Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chetco Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chetco Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    25.7 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Ellensburg Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Ellensburg Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge

    1942 ft · 25 sec · Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    26.1 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on 6th Street

    1787 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oregon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 39%
Oregon Coast Highway
57.1 mi · 31%
Crater Lake Highway
25.5 mi · 14%
Route 101
10.2 mi · 6%
North Bank Road
6.72 mi · 4%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Turn left onto Redwood Highway

44.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbor
02h 04m from Medford
Leave By
8:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Cloudy near Port Orford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Port Orford?

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Medford and 91.3 miles from Port Orford.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 95 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 8:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Cloudy near Port Orford.

Stop Ideas Near Harbor

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

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

BUS

Brookings

1 mi away
624 Railroad Street
BUS

Smith River, CA

12 mi away
13450 US Highway 101 North
BUS

Crescent City, CA

34 mi away
1001 Front Street
BUS

Cave Junction, OR

53 mi away
406 Redwood Coast Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Port Orford. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.81 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Port Orford

#2 Port Orford

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,171
Coordinates42.7456600, -124.4973300
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Port Orford (-124.49733, 42.74566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.38 L · about $31.88
Round trip
$63.77
12.88 gal · 48.76 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.88 $63.77
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.38 $68.75
Premium $5.57 $35.85 $71.69
Diesel $6.37 $41.00 $81.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Port Orford. The current time is 19:55:58.

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.