Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
368.3 mi
593 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Diana Orey
Boardman, OR
Jan Wright
Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR covers 368.3 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West 4th Street, Biddle Road, Crater Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.2 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 5m drive with frequent turns across 368.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Biddle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crater Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogue Valley Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diamond Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Umpqua Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Diamond Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 138 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Boardman, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Continue on Biddle Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddle Road
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogue Valley Expressway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
50 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
8
Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Diamond Lake Highway
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Umpqua Highway
11
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Diamond Lake Highway
12
Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
13
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
14
Continue on Bend Parkway
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Bend Parkway
15
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
38 mi
·
53 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
16
Continue on 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
17
Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
18
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
19
Turn straight onto Sherman Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Sherman Highway
20
Continue on E Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
E Street
21
Continue on Sherman Highway
55 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Sherman Highway
22
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Columbia River Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Boardman
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Boardman
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto Northeast Boardman Avenue
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northeast Boardman Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.2 miles from Medford, OR, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.2 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 184.2 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boardman, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Medford, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medford, OR
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Boardman, OR
Aim for roughly 184 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Medford, OR.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.2 mi from Medford, OR · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
184 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Bend, OROvernight Options
Night 1
184 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bend, OR after about 184 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184.2 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 184 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Boardman, OR
The final approach into Boardman, 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 Boardman, OR.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Boardman, OR with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.30 one way
$146.60 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $77.40 | $154.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $81.01 | $162.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.82 | $163.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.67 | $17.68 |
| Efficient EV | 92.1 | 1 | $32.23 | $14.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.3 | 1 | $51.56 | $23.57 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Boardman, OR
Afternoon in Boardman on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR covers 368.3 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, Biddle Road, Crater Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 184 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 184.2 miles from Medford, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, OR to Boardman, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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