How far is Medford, OR from Wood Village, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Wood Village, OR is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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
286.81 mi
05h 43m
Flight
222.8 mi
358.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.8 mi
Kilometers
358.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.81 mi
Kilometers
461.57 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wood Village
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Wood Village
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
143.4 mi
02h 51m
To Wood Village
143.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Wood Village.

  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

    269 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Seattle

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport

    1011 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Columbia River Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 238th Drive, Wood Village

    1326 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast 238th Drive

    1902 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 238th Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast Arata Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Northeast Arata Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Arata Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
270 mi · 94%
Banfield Freeway
6.56 mi · 2%
Columbia River Highway
6.28 mi · 2%
I 84 East
1.11 mi
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
Seattle
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

269 mi · 05h 16m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 51m from Medford
Leave By
5:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Wood Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Wood Village?

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 143.4 miles from Medford and 143.4 miles from Wood Village.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 5:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.10 one way or $100.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Wood Village.

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 Wood Village. Straight-line distance: 222.8 mi (358.56 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Wood Village

#2 Wood Village

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,081
Coordinates45.5342900, -122.4187000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Wood Village (-122.4187, 45.53429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.31 L · about $50.10
Round trip
$100.21
20.24 gal · 76.62 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.10 $100.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.02 $108.04
Premium $5.57 $56.33 $112.66
Diesel $6.37 $64.42 $128.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Wood Village. The current time is 01:02:08.

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.