How far is Medford, OR from Scappoose, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Scappoose, OR is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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 55m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Scappoose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Scappoose.
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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
261.3 mi · 5 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 26 West
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 185th Avenue
1062 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on P.C.C. - Rock Creek
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northwest 185th Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road
1376 ft · 30 sec · Northwest Germantown Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
154 m · 12 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
998 ft · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia River Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Scappoose.
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
261 mi · 05h 05m
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 Light Rain Likely near Scappoose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Scappoose?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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 146 miles from Medford and 146.1 miles from Scappoose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 5:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.04 one way or $102.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain Likely near Scappoose.
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 Scappoose. Straight-line distance: 236.84 mi (381.15 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 Scappoose
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 7,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.7542800, -122.8776000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scappoose (-122.8776, 45.75428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $51.04 | $102.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.03 | $110.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.39 | $114.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.63 | $131.27 |
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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