How far is Medford, OR from Tillamook, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Tillamook, OR is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Road
297.79 mi
06h 16m
Flight
221.57 mi
356.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.57 mi
Kilometers
356.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.79 mi
Kilometers
479.25 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tillamook
Thu, Apr 30, 9:19 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 30, 3:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-30T03:03
Arrive Tillamook
Thu, Apr 30, 9:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
148.8 mi
03h 08m
To Tillamook
148.9 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Tillamook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Tillamook.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    202.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2834 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Salmon River Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hebo Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hebo Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Southwest Hebo Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Hebo Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Hebo Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hebo Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Three Rivers Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Three Rivers Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    2957 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    743 ft · 37 sec · 4th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Stillwell Avenue

    82 m · 16 sec · Stillwell Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    32 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street

  43. 43

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Tillamook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
44 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
203 mi · 68%
Oregon Coast Highway
17.3 mi · 6%
Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 5%
Hebo Road
12.5 mi · 4%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 4%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
03h 08m from Medford
Leave By
11:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tillamook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Tillamook?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Medford and 148.9 miles from Tillamook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 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 $52.04 one way or $104.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Tillamook.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cottage Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

538 Main St Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
538 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Eugene Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Eugene Municipal Court

Eugene , OR
1102 Lincoln St, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

220 5th Street Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
220 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Tillamook. Straight-line distance: 221.57 mi (356.59 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Tillamook

#2 Tillamook

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,438
Coordinates45.4564000, -123.8455300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Tillamook (-123.84553, 45.4564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.78 L · about $52.04
Round trip
$104.07
21.02 gal · 79.56 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $52.04 $104.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $56.10 $112.20
Premium $5.57 $58.50 $117.00
Diesel $6.37 $66.91 $133.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Tillamook. The current time is 03:03:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.