Origin
Medford, OR
Morning in Medford on Saturday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
269.6 mi
434 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Raleigh Hills, OR
Andretti Brown
The drive from Medford, OR to Raleigh Hills, OR covers 269.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m 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 $53.71 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
134.8 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 269.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 269.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m 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 Raleigh Hills, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| North Riverside Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Avenute Connection #1 | — | — |
| Crater Lake Highway | — | — |
| OR 217 | — | — |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | — | — |
| Denney Road | — | — |
| Southwest Denney Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Raleigh Hills, OR.
Start on North Fir Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Merge slight right onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Denney Road
Turn right onto Southwest Denney Road
Turn left onto Southwest Scholls Ferry Road
Turn left onto Southwest Champion Place
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.8 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raleigh Hills, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Medford, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 269.6 miles and 5h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.8 mi from Medford, OR · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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.
A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 134.8 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Raleigh Hills, 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 Raleigh Hills, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$53.71 one way
$107.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $56.84 | $113.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $59.34 | $118.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.52 | $119.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.31 | $12.94 |
| Efficient EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.74 | $17.25 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Medford on Saturday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Raleigh Hills on Saturday
Local time
9:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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