How far is Warren, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Warren, OR to Medford, OR is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
298.31 mi
05h 03m
Flight
241.31 mi
388.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.31 mi
Kilometers
388.35 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.31 mi
Kilometers
480.08 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM PDT
Return by in Warren
Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-10-15T09:56
Arrive Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warren
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
Cottage Grove
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Warren
148.3 mi
02h 31m
To Medford
150 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Columbia River Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    1446 ft · 39 sec · Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Cornelius Pass Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

    154 m · 17 sec · Northwest Old Cornelius Pass Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northwest Germantown Road

    1376 ft · 28 sec · Northwest Germantown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 185th Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest 185th Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 26 East: Portland

    1198 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Sunset Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Sunset Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem

    1574 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
262 mi · 88%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.85 mi · 2%
Lower Columbia River Highway
6.81 mi · 2%
Northwest Cornelius Pass Road
5.64 mi · 2%
Northwest Saint Helens Road
5.15 mi · 2%
Northwest Sunset Highway
4.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 31m from Warren
Leave By
6:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warren and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 148.3 miles from Warren and 150 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.52 one way or $105.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warren and Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cottage Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

538 Main St Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
538 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Parking lot
Cottage Grove Police Department
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Cottage Grove Police Department

Cottage Grove , OR
400 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, United States
Rating 4.1/5 15 reviews City government office,Police department
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Springfield Municipal Court

Springfield , OR
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Rating 2.6/5 7 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

220 5th Street Parking Lot

Springfield , OR
220 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477, United States
Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.

BUS

University of Oregon

27 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
BUS

Eugene, OR

28 mi away
987 Pearl Street
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

29 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

85 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Medford. Straight-line distance: 241.31 mi (388.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Warren

Situated in Columbia County between Scappoose and St.

Population0
Coordinates45.8190000, -122.8489900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Columbia River Highway (-122.849112, 45.819043)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.85 L · about $52.52
Round trip
$105.05
21.06 gal · 79.7 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $52.52 $105.05
Mid-grade $5.25 $55.28 $110.57
Premium $5.56 $58.50 $117.01
Diesel $6.75 $71.02 $142.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Warren and Medford. The current time is 09:56:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.