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Trip from Lake Oswego, OR to Medford, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

268.1 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lake Oswego, OR

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Medford, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Oswego, OR to Medford, OR covers 268.1 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Country Club Road, Kruse Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.41 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

134 miles from Lake Oswego, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 268.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 20m highway drive covering 268.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Country Club Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 261.3 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 Country Club Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | A Avenue

Turn right onto A Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | Boones Ferry Road

Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Salem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 5 South: Salem
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
265.9 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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
Country Club Road 1.7 mi 3m
Kruse Way 1.5 mi 2m
Boones Ferry Road 0.7 mi 1m
Court Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Central Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Crater Lake Highway 0.4 mi <1m
A Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 261.3 mi, about 5h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Oswego, OR and Medford, OR.

1

Start on this road

214 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto A Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · A Avenue
3

Continue on Country Club Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Country Club Road
4

Continue on Country Club Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Country Club Road
5

Turn left onto Boones Ferry Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Boones Ferry Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Turn right onto Kruse Way

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kruse Way
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 5 South: Salem Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 5

261 mi · 5 hr 5 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto OR 62

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto OR 99

0.7 mi · 1 min · Court Street
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on OR 99

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn right onto East 4th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East 4th Street
14

Turn left onto North Fir Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Fir Street
15

Arrive at destination

North Fir Street

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 134 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, or about 2h 40m 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 59 miles or 1h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134 miles or 2h 40m 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 21m

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 Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego, OR

This is one driving day of about 268.1 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Lake Oswego, 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 134 mi from Lake Oswego, OR · 2h 40m into the drive

seat of Douglas County, Oregon, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roseburg, OR

134 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.

Popular next leg

Roseburg, OR to Medford, OR

97 mi · 1h 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drain, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Creswell, Oregon

1.2 mi

Mommy & Maddi's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Keizer, Oregon

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

The Manila Fiesta

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 2–7 pm

+19713325578

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 114.9

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

Mommy & Maddi's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.3

Keizer, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15033639000

Visit website

The Grove Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036531930

Visit website

Gubanc's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15036352102

Visit website

Cafe Marzocca Italian Espresso Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+15036365001

Visit website

Gino's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15032334613

Visit website

Encore Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.3

Salem, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15039915792

Visit website

Morse Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Milwaukie, Oregon

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+15033056522

Visit website

Cafe 57 PDX

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+15035735492

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Era Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 191.5

Canyonville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 268.1

Central Point, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888332148

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 95.7

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 95.7

Eugene, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15417729922

Visit website

Crunch Time!

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+15418160319

Visit website

Sungate Place

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 229.8

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15418621117

Visit website

Hawthorne Park Playground

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15417742400

Visit website

George Rogers Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15036752549

Visit website

Stewart Park - Fir Grove Section

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.3

Roseburg, Oregon

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15414926730

Visit website

Nightmares on the Rogue

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15414147059

Visit website

Downtown Medford Visitor Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 268.1

Medford, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15417794847

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.41 one way

$106.82 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $56.52 $113.05
premium $5.59 $59.01 $118.03
diesel $5.61 $59.19 $118.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.4 0 $28.15 $12.87
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.46 $10.72
EV Truck/SUV 107.2 1 $37.53 $17.16

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Oswego, OR

Evening in Lake Oswego on Friday

Local time

8:10 PM

PDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medford, OR

Evening in Medford on Friday

Local time

8:10 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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 20m 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 Lake Oswego, OR to Medford, OR covers 268.1 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Country Club Road, Kruse Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134 miles from Lake Oswego, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.41 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 20m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Boones Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lake Oswego, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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