Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Yoncalla, OR
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
124.4 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Diana Orey
Yoncalla, OR
MÖV Frame
Trip Overview
Traveling from Medford to Yoncalla covers 124.4 miles of Oregon’s Pacific Coast region. With a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You should budget about $25 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule requires a slow pace. Whether you are heading north for business or a quick change of scenery, this straightforward drive keeps your logistics simple and manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of this route relies on major roads like I-5, OR 99, and North Riverside Avenue. You will spend the vast majority of your time on a 119.4-mile stretch of I-5, making this a consistent, high-speed journey. The road maintains a steady pace, lacking the technical twists or heavy traffic fluctuations found on smaller secondary routes. You will find that the drive feels efficient and predictable, allowing you to settle into a rhythm quickly once you clear the initial local streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 119.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and OR 99. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Medford, OR to Yoncalla, OR is easy. At 2h 29m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.6 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
121.6 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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OR 99
Take the exit onto OR 99 toward OR 99: Yoncalla, Drain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OR 99: Yoncalla, Drain
4
124.3 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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Third Street
Turn left onto Third Street
Navigation decision point
5
124.4 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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Alder Street
Turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 119.4 mi | 2h 19m |
| OR 99 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Avenute Connection #1 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Fir Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Third Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 119.4 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Yoncalla, 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
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West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto OR 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
119 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit onto OR 99
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
OR 99
Toward OR 99: Yoncalla, Drain
9
Turn left onto Third Street
323 ft
·
16 sec
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Third Street
10
Turn right onto Alder Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
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Alder Street
11
Arrive at destination
Alder Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing a complex itinerary. While no formal stops are required for such a short duration, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Medford is a smart move to ensure you stay within your $25 budget. Since you are spending nearly the entire trip on I-5, be prepared for standard interstate traffic patterns. Aim to avoid peak morning or evening commute times to keep your transit time closer to the 2-hour and 29-minute estimate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Medford, OR, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.4 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoncalla, 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 124.4 miles and 2h 29m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 119.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Medford, OR · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.2 miles from Medford, 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 119.4 miles.
Arriving in Yoncalla, OR
The final approach into Yoncalla, 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 Yoncalla, 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
$24.76 one way
$49.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $27.36 | $54.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Yoncalla, OR
Afternoon in Yoncalla on Sunday
Local time
2:55 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.
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
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Yoncalla, OR covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, OR 99, North Riverside Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 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 $24.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Medford, OR to Yoncalla, OR is easy. At 2h 29m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.6 miles (OR 99): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Medford, OR to Yoncalla, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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