How far is Silverton, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Silverton, OR to Medford, OR is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
240.75 mi
04h 01m
Flight
185.13 mi
297.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.13 mi
Kilometers
297.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.75 mi
Kilometers
387.45 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM PDT
Return by in Silverton
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silverton
2026-05-12T17:46
Arrive Medford
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silverton
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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Silverton
120.2 mi
02h 00m
To Medford
120.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    151 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McClaine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · McClaine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Silverton Road Northeast

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Silverton Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cordon Road Northeast

    3 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cordon Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    220.9 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
221 mi · 92%
Silverton Road Northeast
8.48 mi · 4%
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
3.09 mi · 1%
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi · 1%
Cordon Road Southeast
1.69 mi · 1%
McClaine Street
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

221 mi · 04h 18m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
185.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
02h 00m from Silverton
Leave By
8:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silverton and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Silverton and 120.6 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silverton and Medford. Straight-line distance: 185.13 mi (297.94 km).

Silverton

#1 Silverton

Historic district in the United States

Population10,617
Coordinates45.0051200, -122.7831500
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-122.783135, 45.005154)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.37 $90.75
Premium $5.57 $47.31 $94.62
Diesel $6.37 $54.11 $108.22

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Silverton and Medford. The current time is 17:46:51.

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.