How far is Medford, OR from Rainier, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Rainier, OR is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
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.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
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 Rainier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Rainier.
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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
45.2 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.8 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way
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Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on West B Street
1949 ft · 59 sec · West B Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Rainier.
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 Rainier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Rainier?
The road trip is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Medford and 162.4 miles from Rainier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260 miles (418.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 $56.74 one way or $113.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain Likely near Rainier.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Rainier. Straight-line distance: 259.98 mi (418.4 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 Rainier
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,021 |
| Coordinates | 46.0890000, -122.9359400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainier (-122.93594, 46.089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $56.74 | $113.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.17 | $122.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.79 | $127.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.95 | $145.91 |
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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