How far is Oak Grove, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, OR to Medford, OR is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
273.62 mi
04h 35m
Flight
213.84 mi
344.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.84 mi
Kilometers
344.14 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.62 mi
Kilometers
440.35 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sun, May 31, 9:20 PM PDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 1:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-31T16:45
Arrive Medford
Sun, May 31, 9:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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 Oak Grove
136.6 mi
02h 17m
To Medford
137 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Rupert Drive

    135 m · 19 sec · Southeast Rupert Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

    2191 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Oak Grove Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on McLoughlin Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem

    1018 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Abernethy Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem

    155 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 5 South: Salem

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    257.4 mi · 5 hr 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
258 mi · 94%
Abernethy Bridge
8.32 mi · 3%
Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
2.87 mi · 1%
McLoughlin Boulevard
0.89 mi
Court Street
0.73 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

257 mi · 05h 01m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 17m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Medford?

The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 136.6 miles from Oak Grove and 137 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 7:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.83 one way or $95.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Medford.

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 Oak Grove and Medford. Straight-line distance: 213.84 mi (344.14 km).

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#1 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population16,629
Coordinates45.4167900, -122.6400900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.639975, 45.416788)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.55 L · about $47.83
Round trip
$95.65
19.32 gal · 73.1 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.83 $95.65
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.57 $103.13
Premium $5.57 $53.77 $107.54
Diesel $6.37 $61.50 $122.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Medford. The current time is 16:45:22.

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.