How far is Port Orford, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Port Orford, OR to Medford, OR is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
Driving Distance
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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 25m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Orford and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orford and Medford.
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Start on Oregon Street
68 m · 6 sec · Oregon Street
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Turn slight left onto 6th Street
1564 ft · 45 sec · 6th Street
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Turn straight onto Oregon Coast Highway
26.1 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
1942 ft · 25 sec · Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
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Continue on Ellensburg Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ellensburg Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
25.7 mi · 32 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Chetco Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
2083 ft · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1143 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
2019 ft · 51 sec · Chetco Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
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Turn left onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 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 Port Orford 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.
Redwood Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Port Orford and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Orford to Medford?
The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Port Orford and 43.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Port Orford and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Harbor
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 Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Orford and Medford. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.81 km).
#1 Port Orford
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 42.7456600, -124.4973300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
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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