Origin
Hood River, OR
Afternoon in Hood River on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
334.7 mi
539 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Diana Orey
Trip Overview
The drive from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR covers 334.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, State Street, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
167.3 miles from Hood River, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 334.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Banfield Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OR 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hood River, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on Park Street
446 ft
·
19 sec
·
Park Street
2
Continue on 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
9th Street
3
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Portland
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 84 West: Portland
6
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Columbia River Highway
7
Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Banfield Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
262 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
10
Merge slight left
271 mi
·
5 hr 19 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
12
Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
13
Turn left onto Court Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
14
Continue on North Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 4th Street
16
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Fir Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 167.3 miles from Hood River, OR, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.3 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m
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 Hood River, 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 Hood River, OR
This is one driving day of about 334.7 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hood River, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167.3 mi from Hood River, OR · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.3 miles from Hood River, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.61 one way
$133.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $70.34 | $140.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $73.62 | $147.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.14 | $16.07 |
| Efficient EV | 83.7 | 0 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.9 | 1 | $46.86 | $21.42 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Springfield, OR
167 mi in
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
4 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 34m 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 Hood River, OR to Medford, OR covers 334.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, State Street, 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.3 miles from Hood River, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.61 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 is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hood River, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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