How far is Stayton, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Stayton, OR to Medford, OR is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stayton and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton and Medford.
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Start on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Stayton Road Southeast
7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marion Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on North Avenue
849 ft · 20 sec · North Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
3262 ft · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
575 ft · 15 sec · Old Pacific Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
207.7 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Stayton and Medford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
208 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Stayton 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 Stayton to Medford?
The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Stayton and 113.4 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stayton and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stayton and Medford. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.19 km).
#1 Stayton
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8006800, -122.7945300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $50.93 | $101.86 |
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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