How far is Newport, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Newport, OR to Medford, OR is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Medford.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Olive Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Olive Street
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Continue on Corvallis Newport Highway
41.4 mi · 57 min · Corvallis Newport Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
838 ft · 18 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Turn slight right onto Applegate Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Applegate Street
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Continue on Applegate Street
2586 ft · 1 min · Applegate Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
131 m · 19 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
2766 ft · 43 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
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Take the exit right
2686 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
197 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Medford?
The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Newport and 129.4 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 8:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.20 one way or $90.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newport and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yoncalla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Medford. Straight-line distance: 170.19 mi (273.9 km).
#1 Newport
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6367800, -124.0534500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $45.20 | $90.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.74 | $97.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $58.12 | $116.24 |
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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