How far is Monmouth, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Monmouth, OR to Medford, OR is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
227.38 mi
03h 54m
Flight
175.17 mi
281.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.17 mi
Kilometers
281.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.38 mi
Kilometers
365.94 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Tue, May 12, 7:33 PM PDT
Return by in Monmouth
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-05-12T15:39
Arrive Medford
Tue, May 12, 7:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
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
Oakland
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Monmouth
113.6 mi
01h 57m
To Medford
113.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    1210 ft · 28 sec · Main Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South

    1969 ft · 51 sec · Pacific Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · South Pacific Highway West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Independence Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1719 ft · 55 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    2309 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    159 m · 10 sec · 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    919 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    591 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    202.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
202 mi · 89%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 3%
South Pacific Highway West
6.88 mi · 3%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 1%
Corvallis Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Santiam Highway Southeast
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

202 mi · 03h 56m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 57m from Monmouth
Leave By
9:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Monmouth and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 113.6 miles from Monmouth and 113.8 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monmouth and Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakland, 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 Oakland.

BUS

University of Oregon

71 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

72 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

72 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

72 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Medford. Straight-line distance: 175.17 mi (281.91 km).

Monmouth

#1 Monmouth

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,615
Coordinates44.8484500, -123.2339900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street East (-123.233988, 44.848536)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $39.71
Round trip
$79.41
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.71 $79.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.81 $85.62
Premium $5.57 $44.64 $89.28
Diesel $6.37 $51.06 $102.11

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Medford. The current time is 15:39:07.

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.