How far is Medford, OR from Scio, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Scio, OR is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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 04h 25m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Scio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Scio.
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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
202.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Continue on Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
56 m · 15 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Turn left onto Santiam Highway Southeast
5.4 mi · 8 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Albany-Lyons Highway
9.1 mi · 14 min · Albany-Lyons Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1849 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Scio.
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
203 mi · 03h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Scio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Scio?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Medford and 110 miles from Scio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Scio.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Scio. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.47 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 Scio
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 44.7048400, -122.8492600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scio (-122.84926, 44.70484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $38.42 | $76.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.40 | $98.80 |
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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