How far is Philomath, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Medford, OR is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
215.81 mi
03h 39m
Flight
154.93 mi
249.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.93 mi
Kilometers
249.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.81 mi
Kilometers
347.32 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Mon, May 4, 11:42 PM PDT
Return by in Philomath
Tue, May 5, 3:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philomath
2026-05-04T20:03
Arrive Medford
Mon, May 4, 11:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philomath
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
Sutherlin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Philomath
107.8 mi
01h 49m
To Medford
108 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    118 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto College Street

    2335 ft · 1 min · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 19th Street

    115 m · 10 sec · North 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway

    2766 ft · 43 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    2686 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    197 mi · 3 hr 50 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 Philomath 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
207 mi · 96%
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.57 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.73 mi
Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.54 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
154.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherlin
01h 49m from Philomath
Leave By
9:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philomath and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Sutherlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Philomath and 108 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 9:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philomath and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Sutherlin

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

73 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

73 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

75 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

75 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Medford. Straight-line distance: 154.93 mi (249.33 km).

Philomath

#1 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
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 (-123.3676, 44.540125)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $37.73
Round trip
$75.45
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $37.73 $75.45
Mid-grade $5.34 $40.68 $81.35
Premium $5.57 $42.41 $84.83
Diesel $6.37 $48.51 $97.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Philomath and Medford. The current time is 20:03:01.

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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.