How far is Medford, OR from Warren, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Warren, OR is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Warren.
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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
1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Columbia River Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Warren.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Warren?
The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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 148.3 miles from Medford and 148.6 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 $52.27 one way or $104.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
538 Main St Parking Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Springfield Municipal Court
220 5th Street Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Reedsport, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Warren. Straight-line distance: 241.31 mi (388.35 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 Warren
Situated in Columbia County between Scappoose and St.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.8190000, -122.8489900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-122.84899, 45.819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.99 | $52.27 | $104.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $55.02 | $110.04 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $58.23 | $116.45 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $70.69 | $141.38 |
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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