How far is Vernonia, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Vernonia, OR to Medford, OR is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernonia and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernonia and Medford.
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Start on Bridge Street
4 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Adams Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1272 ft · 43 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Rose Avenue
2323 ft · 52 sec · Rose Avenue
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Continue on Nehalem Highway South
6.1 mi · 8 min · Nehalem Highway South
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Continue on Northwest Highway 47
7.8 mi · 11 min · Northwest Highway 47
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Sunset Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 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 Vernonia 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
Merge slight left
261 mi · 05h 06m
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 Vernonia 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 Vernonia to Medford?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Creswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Vernonia and 155 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 6:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.11 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Vernonia and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Creswell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Eugene Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creswell.
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Eugene–Springfield
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernonia and Medford. Straight-line distance: 244.56 mi (393.58 km).
#1 Vernonia
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,295 |
| Coordinates | 45.8587200, -123.1928900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $54.11 | $108.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $58.34 | $116.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $60.84 | $121.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $69.58 | $139.16 |
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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