How far is Rainier, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Rainier, OR to Medford, OR is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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.
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rainier and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainier and Medford.
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Start on East 1st Street
14 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto West B Street
2204 ft · 1 min · West B Street
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Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 433 North: Longview, Seattle
906 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 6 min · Oregon Way
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Turn right onto Tennant Way
3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
285.8 mi · 5 hr 40 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 Rainier and Medford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Keep slight left
286 mi · 05h 40m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Rainier and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rainier to Medford?
The road trip is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Rainier and 157.5 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260 miles (418.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.85 one way or $111.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Rainier and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rainier and Medford. Straight-line distance: 259.98 mi (418.4 km).
#1 Rainier
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,021 |
| Coordinates | 46.0890000, -122.9359400 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $55.85 | $111.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.21 | $120.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.78 | $125.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.81 | $143.62 |
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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