How far is Medford, OR from Salem, OR?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Medford and Salem is 180.95 miles (291.21 km).
Flight distance from Medford, OR to Salem, OR is 180.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Medford to Salem with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Medford, Oregon to Salem, Oregon is: 229.58 miles (369.47 km) by car.
Driving from Medford to Salem will take approximately 03 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon. It is located in the Rogue Valley in southwestern Oregon. Medford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Medford Art Museum and the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport.
| Population | 83412 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'35"N 122°52'32"W |
| Latitude | 42.3265200 |
| Longitude | -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon. It is located on the Willamette River in northwestern Oregon. Salem is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Oregon State Capitol and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.
| Population | 175891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°56'34"N 123°2'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.9429000 |
| Longitude | -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salem: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154,44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time Between Medford and Salem
The distance between Medford and Salem is 369 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Medford and Salem. The current time is 19:11:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.67 liters (8.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Medford and Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Medford to Salem is $35.68 (diesel $40.25).
Oregon gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.4 | $4.64 | $4.86 | $4.97 |
| Total | $35.68 | $37.55 | $39.36 | $40.25 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Oregon ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.404 (Diesel $4.969) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Medford and Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
