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Drive or Fly: Medford, OR to John Day, OR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MFR–PDT. At 323 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 29m

Distance

323.6 mi

Total Cost

$103

CO2

131 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$68
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 52m

29m in the air

Air Distance

244 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

62 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Medford, OR → MFR 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 29m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PDT → John Day, OR 133m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Medford, OR MFR — Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive
John Day, OR PDT — Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton 89 mi, ~133m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MFR and PDT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 37m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 29m 4h 52m
Total cost (1 person) $103 $185
Carbon footprint 131 kg CO2 62 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
323.6 mi 7h 29m

via US 26, US 97, OR 62

Alternative (+5 min)
343 mi 7h 35m

via US 97, US 26, OR 140

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Medford, OR to John Day, OR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.