Trip from Stanfield, OR to Medford, OR

Drive Time

8h 42m

Distance

396.2 mi

638 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 35m ★

6 AM

8h 43m

8 AM

8h 58m

10 AM

8h 48m

12 PM

8h 47m

3 PM

8h 49m

5 PM

8h 58m

8 PM

8h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Medford, OR

Diana Orey

Trip Overview

Spanning 396.2 miles across Oregon, your journey from Stanfield to Medford takes approximately 8 hours and 42 minutes of pure driving time. Given the length and the technical nature of the roads, you should plan for a two-day trip rather than attempting it in a single push. You will navigate via the Dalles-California Highway, the Sherman Highway, and the Columbia River Highway. Budget roughly $79 for fuel to complete this trek between these two Pacific Coast region points. While the route offers a direct path, the turn-heavy local segments make it a demanding drive that requires your full attention behind the wheel.

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

198.1 miles from Stanfield, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by its technical layout rather than a straightforward interstate cruise, as this route maintains only a 4% highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating winding local roads that demand frequent gear shifts and careful steering. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 121.9 miles on the Dalles-California Highway, providing a brief reprieve from the constant turns. This profile creates a drive that changes rhythm significantly as you transition between major segments. Prepare for a hands-on experience where the focus is on managing the curves and elevation changes rather than cruising at high speeds.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

The Dalles-California Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 121.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Coe Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 396.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Coe Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 395 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Coe Avenue

Turn left onto East Coe Avenue

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 395 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 395 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

1.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland

85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

206.3 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Stanfield, OR to Medford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.

Bend

85.5 mi in | ~1h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
The Dalles-California Highway	121.9 mi	2h 35m
Sherman Highway	67.7 mi	1h 29m
Columbia River Highway	62.9 mi	1h 7m
Crater Lake Highway	49.9 mi	1h 12m
Diamond Lake Highway	23.8 mi	35m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	20.9 mi	22m
East Diamond Lake Highway	8.4 mi	11m
Old Bend Redmond Highway	6.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: The Dalles-California Highway — 121.9 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanfield, OR and Medford, OR.

Start on this road

52 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn left onto East Coe Avenue

114 ft · 8 sec · East Coe Avenue

Turn left onto US 395

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Main Street

Continue on US 395

1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 84 West, US 30 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

21 mi · 22 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Columbia River Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

Turn left onto US 97

55 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Sherman Highway

Continue on US 97

0.4 mi · 52 sec · E Street

Turn straight onto US 97

12 mi · 16 min · Sherman Highway

Continue on US 97

25 mi · 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Continue on US 97

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Turn left onto US 26; US 97

264 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 26; US 97

1.0 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Street

Continue on US 26; US 97

26 mi · 37 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Turn right onto US 97 Business

503 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Veterans Way

Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

60 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

112 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard

125 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Continue on Southwest Canal Boulevard

3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest Canal Boulevard

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.5 mi · 6 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway

Enter roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway

121 ft · 2 sec · Old Bend Redmond Highway

Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway

3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Bend Redmond Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

276 ft · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

130 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.4 mi · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 20

118 ft · 1 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Continue on US 20

0.8 mi · 57 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway

Turn straight onto US 20; US 97 Business

439 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Turn left onto Empire Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Empire Avenue

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto US 97

5.5 mi · 9 min · Bend Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 97

71 mi · 1 hr 28 min · The Dalles-California Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto OR 138

6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

Continue on OR 138

8.4 mi · 11 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

Continue on OR 138

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway

Turn left onto OR 230

24 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway

Continue on Crater Lake Highway

50 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Crater Lake Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto OR 62

4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

Continue on OR 62

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Crater Lake Highway

Turn left onto Poplar Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Poplar Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East McAndrews Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road

Turn left onto Biddle Road

512 ft · 18 sec · Biddle Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Biddle Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Biddle Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Biddle Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Biddle Road

Continue on East 4th Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · East 4th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Fir Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Fir Street

Arrive at destination

North Fir Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 396.2-mile journey, prioritize a two-day itinerary to avoid fatigue on the more technical sections. Plan for at least 2 distinct stops to stretch your legs and manage your fuel consumption, especially since the local roads can be harder on your vehicle than standard highways. Since this is a turn-heavy drive, starting early in the morning is essential to ensure you navigate the most challenging segments during daylight hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $79 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's performance on the winding terrain. Use the long 121.9-mile stretch on the Dalles-California Highway to gauge your pace and decide where your overnight rest stop should fall.

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 198.1 miles from Stanfield, OR, or about 4h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.9 miles.

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 87 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 198.1 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 198.1 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 7h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stanfield, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Stanfield, OR

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Medford, OR

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Stanfield, 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.

The longest stretch is on The Dalles-California Highway for about 121.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 198.1 mi from Stanfield, OR · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Bend, OR

198 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, OR

Overnight Options

Night 1

Bend, OR

198 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Bend, OR after about 198 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Yakima, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madras, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.1 miles from Stanfield, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before The Dalles-California Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Medford, OR with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$78.85 one way

$157.70 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$83.26	$166.53
premium	$5.59	$87.15	$174.30
diesel	$5.64	$88.02	$176.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$209–$319

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	118.9	1	$41.60	$19.02
Efficient EV	99.1	1	$34.67	$15.85
EV Truck/SUV	158.5	1	$55.47	$25.36

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Stanfield, OR

Afternoon in Stanfield on Sunday

Local time

2:56 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medford, OR

Afternoon in Medford on Sunday

Local time

2:56 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.

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

3 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

8h 42m 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 Stanfield, OR to Medford, OR covers 396.2 miles and takes about 8h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Sherman Highway, Columbia River 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 198 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 198.1 miles from Stanfield, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.85 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.

On the drive from Stanfield, OR to Medford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.

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