Origin
Port Orford, OR
Afternoon in Port Orford on Monday
Local time
12:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Orford, OR to Medford, OR
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
181.7 mi
292 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Orford, OR to Medford, OR covers 181.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Oregon Coast Highway, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.6 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.16 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
90.8 miles from Port Orford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 181.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 56.4 miles in near Oak Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 56.4 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.1 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
6
79.1 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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US 199 / Redwood Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 199 / Redwood Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
179.5 mi into trip
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~4h 2m 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...
5
179.8 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
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OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Turn right onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
181.6 mi into trip
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~4h 7m in
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North Fir Street
Turn left onto North Fir Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 72.6 mi | 1h 42m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 57.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 5 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| Route 101 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| North Bank Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Grants Pass Parkway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Ellensburg Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Chetco Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Orford, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on US 101
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oregon Street
2
Turn slight left onto US 101
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn straight onto US 101
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
4
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge
5
Continue on US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ellensburg Avenue
6
Continue on US 101
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
7
Continue on US 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chetco Avenue
8
Turn left onto Pacific Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
9
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oak Street
10
Turn left onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chetco Avenue
11
Continue on US 101
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 101
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 101
13
Turn left onto CA 197
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Bank Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 199
73 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 199
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
17
Merge onto I 5
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 5
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto OR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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East 4th Street
23
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North Fir Street
24
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 90.8 miles from Port Orford, OR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
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 Port Orford, 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 Port Orford, OR
This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Orford, 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 Redwood Highway for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.8 mi from Port Orford, OR · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 90.8 miles from Port Orford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Redwood Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.6 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.16 one way
$72.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.19 | $76.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $39.97 | $79.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Monday
Local time
12:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
4h 7m 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 Port Orford, OR to Medford, OR covers 181.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Oregon Coast Highway, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.8 miles from Port Orford, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.16 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 4h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.4 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.1 miles (US 199 / Redwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Port Orford, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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