How far is Troutdale, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Troutdale, OR to Medford, OR is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troutdale and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troutdale and Medford.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Street
83 m · 14 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Buxton Road
159 m · 16 sec · South Buxton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Historic Columbia River Highway
573 ft · 29 sec · West Historic Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Graham Road
1968 ft · 48 sec · Graham Road
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Turn straight onto Northwest North Frontage Road
2241 ft · 50 sec · Northwest North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland
1346 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
270.8 mi · 5 hr 19 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 Troutdale 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
271 mi · 05h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Troutdale 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 Troutdale to Medford?
The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Troutdale and 144.6 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 7:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.45 one way or $100.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Troutdale and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troutdale and Medford. Straight-line distance: 223.3 mi (359.37 km).
#1 Troutdale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 16,403 |
| Coordinates | 45.5392900, -122.3873100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.72 | $113.44 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.87 | $129.74 |
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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