How far is Medford, OR from West Haven, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to West Haven, OR is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.62 mi
05h 25m
Flight
220.55 mi
354.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.55 mi
Kilometers
354.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.62 mi
Kilometers
438.74 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 5:15 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive West Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 5:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
136.1 mi
02h 42m
To West Haven
136.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and West Haven.

  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

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Barnes Road East, Saint Vincent Hospital

    129 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Barnes Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Barnes Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    1181 ft · 57 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Leahy Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · Southwest Leahy Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue

    609 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 90th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 90th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
262 mi · 96%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.85 mi · 3%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
OR 217
0.76 mi
Southwest Barnes Road
0.68 mi
Southwest Leahy Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 42m from Medford
Leave By
6:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to West Haven?

The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Medford and 136.5 miles from West Haven.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near West Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 West Haven. Straight-line distance: 220.55 mi (354.94 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Haven

Situated in Washington County west of Portland, this Oregon census-designated place lies within the Tualatin Valley foothills at an elevation of 522 feet.

Population0
Coordinates45.5176200, -122.7695400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: West Haven (-122.76954, 45.51762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $47.98
Round trip
$95.97
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $47.98 $95.97
Mid-grade $5.25 $50.50 $101.01
Premium $5.56 $53.45 $106.90
Diesel $6.75 $64.89 $129.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and West Haven. The current time is 11:49:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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