Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
251.2 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
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 Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR covers 251.2 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, North Riverside Avenue, Riverside Avenute Connection #1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.99 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
125.6 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 10m drive with frequent turns across 251.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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
This is a straightforward 5h 10m 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 Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Riverside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Avenute Connection #1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crater Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santiam Highway Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Boulevard Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street Southeast | 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 Sheridan, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge slight left
203 mi
·
3 hr 56 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
9
Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Santiam Highway Southeast
10
Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pacific Boulevard Southeast
11
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
14
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
15
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue East
16
Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
17
Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Albany-Corvallis Highway
18
Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Springhill Drive
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northwest Independence Highway
20
Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Corvallis Road
21
Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Suver Road
22
Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
23
Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue South
24
Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Pacific Highway West
26
Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pacific Highway West
27
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
28
Continue on North Pacific Highway West
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Pacific Highway West
29
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Salem-Willamina Highway
31
Turn right onto Red Prairie Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Red Prairie Road
32
Continue on Southwest Red Prairie Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Red Prairie Road
33
Turn right onto Salmon River Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Salmon River Highway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Sheridan
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sheridan
35
Turn right onto Southwest Ballston Road
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Ballston Road
36
Continue on South Bridge Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
37
Turn right onto East Main Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
38
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 125.6 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 35m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.6 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheridan, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medford, OR
This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medford, 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 125.6 mi from Medford, OR · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 125.6 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sheridan, OR
The final approach into Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, 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
$49.99 one way
$99.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $52.79 | $105.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $55.25 | $110.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.81 | $111.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.38 | $12.06 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.5 | 1 | $35.17 | $16.08 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Sheridan, OR
Afternoon in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
126 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
15 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 10m 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 Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR covers 251.2 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, North Riverside Avenue, Riverside Avenute Connection #1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.6 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 $49.99 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 10m 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 Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, OR to Sheridan, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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