How far is West Haven, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from West Haven, OR to Medford, OR is about 273 miles (439.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273 mi
04h 32m
Flight
220.55 mi
354.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.55 mi
Kilometers
354.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273 mi
Kilometers
439.35 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM PDT
Return by in West Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 7:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Haven
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Haven
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 West Haven
136.2 mi
02h 16m
To Medford
136.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE
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 West Haven and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 90th Avenue

    609 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 90th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest Leahy Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · Southwest Leahy Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 84th Avenue

    1181 ft · 54 sec · Southwest 84th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Barnes Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest Barnes Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem

    2536 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    261.3 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  8. 8

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Haven 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
262 mi · 96%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
7.23 mi · 3%
Southwest Barnes Road
0.74 mi
Court Street
0.73 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Southwest Leahy Road
0.46 mi
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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
02h 16m from West Haven
Leave By
7:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Haven and Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Medford?

The road trip is about 273 miles (439.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 136.2 miles from West Haven and 136.8 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 7:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.03 one way or $96.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Haven 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
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 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 West Haven and Medford. Straight-line distance: 220.55 mi (354.94 km).

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#1 West Haven

Situated in Washington County west of Portland, this Oregon census-designated place lies within the Tualatin Valley foothills at an elevation of 522 feet.

Population0
Coordinates45.5176200, -122.7695400
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 90th Avenue (-122.769684, 45.517621)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.47 L · about $48.03
Round trip
$96.07
19.26 gal · 72.94 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.99 $48.03 $96.07
Mid-grade $5.25 $50.56 $101.12
Premium $5.56 $53.50 $107.01
Diesel $6.75 $64.95 $129.91

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 West Haven and Medford. The current time is 10:49:39.

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.