How far is Medford, OR from Sandy, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Sandy, OR is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Sandy.
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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
257.6 mi · 5 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 212 East: Damascus, Estacada
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Highway 212
11.5 mi · 21 min · Southeast Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
1340 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Hood Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Mount Hood Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Pioneer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shelley Avenue
113 m · 24 sec · Shelley Avenue
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Turn left onto Proctor Boulevard
24 m · 7 sec · Proctor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alternate Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Alternate Avenue
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Turn right
48 m · 12 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 Sandy.
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
258 mi · 05h 00m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Rain near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Sandy?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 144.3 miles from Medford and 144.3 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.40 one way or $100.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Rain near Sandy.
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 Sandy. Straight-line distance: 214.37 mi (344.99 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 Sandy
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,566 |
| Coordinates | 45.3973400, -122.2614800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-122.26148, 45.39734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.34 | $108.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.66 | $113.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.81 | $129.61 |
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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