How far is North Portland, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from North Portland, OR to Medford, OR is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Portland and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Portland and Medford.
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Start on North Suttle Road
85 m · 25 sec · North Suttle Road
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Turn right onto North Portland Road
153 m · 15 sec · North Portland Road
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Turn right onto North Marine Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Marine Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
2124 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
276.5 mi · 5 hr 27 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 North Portland 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
277 mi · 05h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving North Portland and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Portland to Medford?
The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 140.1 miles from North Portland and 141.1 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.48 one way or $98.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Portland and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Portland and Medford. Straight-line distance: 227.06 mi (365.41 km).
#1 North Portland
Situated in Multnomah County at an approximate elevation of 16 feet, this region occupies a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.6103900, -122.7034300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $4.99 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $52.08 | $104.16 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $66.91 | $133.82 |
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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