How far is Medford, OR from Portland, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Portland, OR is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Portland.
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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 left to continue on Stadium Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett Street, Glisan Street
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Everett Street
1723 ft · 1 min · Northwest Everett Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 8th Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
615 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Portland.
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
269 mi · 05h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Portland?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 137 miles from Medford and 137.5 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 8:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Portland.
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 Portland. Straight-line distance: 221.11 mi (355.84 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 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.73 | $103.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.93 | $107.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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