How far is Yamhill, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Yamhill, OR to Medford, OR is about 261.6 miles (421 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yamhill and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yamhill and Medford.
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Start on East Main Street
39 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Maple Street
1139 ft · 39 sec · South Maple Street
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Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Continue on North Yamhill Street
2935 ft · 2 min · North Yamhill Street
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Turn left onto West Grant Street
662 ft · 20 sec · West Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
1390 ft · 42 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn slight left onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Tualatin Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left
63 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Pacific Highway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
80 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1501 ft · 53 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
1416 ft · 45 sec · North Madison Street
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Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.5 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Keep slight right
88 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 55 sec · Matheny Road North
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Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
232.9 mi · 4 hr 33 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 Yamhill and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
233 mi · 04h 33m
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 Yamhill and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yamhill to Medford?
The road trip is about 261.6 miles (421 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Yamhill and 129.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.70 one way or $91.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yamhill and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yamhill and Medford. Straight-line distance: 208.89 mi (336.18 km).
#1 Yamhill
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 45.3415000, -123.1873300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $45.70 | $91.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.27 | $98.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.37 | $102.75 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $58.76 | $117.52 |
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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