Medford, OR to Beavercreek, OR is 266.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you through the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, primarily utilizing the Interstate 5 corridor. Given its highway-focused nature and manageable duration, it’s a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll find this route efficient for covering ground between these two points within the state. The majority of your journey will be on well-maintained interstate, making it a predictable and easy-to-navigate trip. Plan for a single day to complete this drive comfortably.
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
133.4 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
248 mi
4h 49m
South New Era Road
4.8 mi
7m
South Leland Road
2.8 mi
5m
Ehlen Road Northeast
2.7 mi
4m
Pacific Highway East
1.9 mi
2m
South Highway 99E
1.7 mi
2m
North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Southwest Pacific Highway East
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 248 mi, about 4h 49m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,671 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,002
Quietest
1 AM
~138 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Beavercreek, OR.
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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·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·Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto OR 62
0.4 mi·1 min·Crater Lake Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
248 mi·4 hr 48 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 5
0.4 mi·44 sec·I 5
Toward Donald, Aurora
9
Turn right onto CR 96
2.7 mi·4 min·Ehlen Road Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OR 99E
1.9 mi·2 min·Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on OR 99E
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Pacific Highway East
12
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·1 min·Southwest 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on OR 99E
0.9 mi·2 min·Southeast 1st Avenue
14
Continue on OR 99E
1.7 mi·2 min·South Highway 99E
15
Turn right onto South Haines Road
163 ft·11 sec·South Haines Road
16
Turn left onto South New Era Road
3.0 mi·5 min·South New Era Road
17
Continue on South New Era Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South New Era Road
18
Turn right onto South Leland Road
2.8 mi·5 min·South Leland Road
19
Arrive at destination
South Leland Road
Trip Plan
For this 5h 23m drive, consider an early morning departure from Medford, OR, to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a fuel and stretch break around the halfway point or when you feel ready. The vast majority of this trip is on I 5, so keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is important, especially during the 248-mile stretch. While the route is efficient, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the sustained highway driving. Given it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility in timing your stops and enjoying the drive at your own pace.
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 133.4 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248 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 59 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.4 miles or 2h 38m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beavercreek, 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 266.8 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Medford, 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 I 5 for about 248 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 250.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
249.8 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|I 5
Take the exit onto I 5 toward Donald, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Donald, Aurora
5
250.2 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Turn right onto CR 96 / Ehlen Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.28 one way
$94.56 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$50.63
$101.26
premium
$5.04
$52.96
$105.92
diesel
$4.80
$50.38
$100.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80
0
$28.01
$12.81
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.35
$10.67
EV Truck/SUV
106.7
1
$37.35
$17.08
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Medford, OR
Morning
in Medford on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Areas Of Smoke
SSW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Beavercreek, OR
Morning
in Beavercreek on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
5 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
5h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 248 miles on I 5, which means extended periods of consistent speed and straightforward navigation. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, the final segments will involve South New Era Road and South Leland Road, offering a slight shift in scenery and road type. Expect a predominantly smooth and efficient driving experience, characteristic of long-distance interstate travel across the Pacific Coast region. This route is designed for covering distance with minimal complexity.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 248 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and South New Era Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,544 ft179 ft
Total Climb
1,023 ft
Total Descent
1,877 ft
Highest Point
1,544 ft
~57.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,365 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Medford, OR and Beavercreek, OR, road signs point toward Donald and Aurora.
Donald
249.8 mi in|~4h 54m|via I 5
Aurora
249.8 mi in|~4h 54m|via I 5
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Medford is a city in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The town is southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
Top landmarks
•Barnum Hotel — historic hotel building in Medford, Oregon, USA
•Jackson County Courthouse — historic building in Medford, Oregon, United States
•James A. Redden Federal Courthouse — courthouse in Medford, Oregon, USA
The longest stretch is about 248 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beavercreek, OR before the return drive.
