Drive or Fly: Oakridge, OR to Medford, OR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for EUG–MFR. At 167 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 58m

Distance

167.4 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

68 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 30m

12m in the air

Air Distance

100 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakridge, OR → EUG 68m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MFR → Medford, OR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Oakridge, OR EUG — Eugene Airport 46 mi, ~68m drive

Medford, OR MFR — Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EUG and MFR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 45m

4h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$29

CO2

8 kg

Route

Coast Starlight

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakridge, OR → Eugene 57m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 283m

Arrival 10m

Klamath Falls → Medford, OR 85m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Eugene 38 mi, ~57m drive

To Klamath Falls 57 mi, ~85m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 58m	3h 30m	7h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$124	$29
Carbon footprint	68 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

167.4 mi 3h 57m

via Crater Lake Highway, OR 58, OR 230

Alternative (+4 min)

192.4 mi 4h 1m

via I 5, OR 58, Sears Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oakridge, OR to Medford, OR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.