Origin
Cedar Hills, OR
Afternoon in Cedar Hills on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hills, OR to Medford, OR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
270.7 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hills, OR
Anthony Rahayel
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 270.7-mile drive from Cedar Hills to Medford, Oregon, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 22 minutes. You'll spend nearly all your time on highways, with a 99% highway share, making it a focused journey through the Pacific Coast region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $54, and with only one recommended stop, it’s a straightforward drive. This route is best suited for those who prefer efficient travel and want to cover distance quickly. Consider this a practical option if you're looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.4 miles from Cedar Hills, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 99% of your journey on high-speed roads. The primary artery is I-5, which you'll be on for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 261.3 miles. While the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway and Court Street are part of the initial and final segments, the bulk of the experience is on this major interstate. This means consistent speeds and straightforward navigation, characteristic of a road trip prioritizing direct travel over varied scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 261.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest Walker Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 270.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southwest Walker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Southwest Walker Road
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward OR 217 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OR 217 South
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge onto OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward I 5 South: Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Salem
7
268.5 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Kla...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 261.3 mi | 5h 5m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Lynnridge Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Walker Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 261.3 mi, about 5h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hills, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest Lynnridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southwest Mayfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Mayfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southwest Walker Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Southwest Walker Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward OR 217 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto OR 217
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
261 mi
·
5 hr 5 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto OR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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East 4th Street
13
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North Fir Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Fir Street
Trip Plan
For this efficient 5-hour, 22-minute drive, leaving Cedar Hills in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With the longest stretch on I-5 being over 260 miles, plan for a single, efficient stop for fuel and a break. The $54 fuel cost is manageable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Given the predominantly highway nature, staying alert and aware of changing speed limits as you approach Medford will be key to a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.4 miles from Cedar Hills, OR, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedar Hills, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedar Hills, OR
This is one driving day of about 270.7 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Cedar Hills, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 261.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.4 mi from Cedar Hills, OR · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.4 miles from Cedar Hills, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.3 miles.
Arriving in Medford, OR
The final approach into Medford, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Medford, OR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.93 one way
$107.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $59.59 | $119.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.77 | $119.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.42 | $12.99 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.69 | $10.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.90 | $17.32 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Wednesday
Local time
3:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedar Hills, OR to Medford, OR covers 270.7 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, Court Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.4 miles from Cedar Hills, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 270.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Southwest Walker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (OR 217 / Beaverton-Tigard Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar Hills, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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