This 243.1-mile journey from Medford, Oregon, to Mount Angel, Oregon, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-5, accounting for 91% of the drive, with the final legs on Silverton Road Northeast and Mount Angel Highway Northeast. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path through the Pacific Coast region. Given its manageable duration and primary reliance on major highways, it's an excellent candidate for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing.
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
121.5 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
220.4 mi
4h 16m
Silverton Road Northeast
7.1 mi
9m
Mount Angel Highway Northeast
3.5 mi
5m
Cordon Road Northeast
3 mi
4m
Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.7 mi
3m
Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi
2m
Brush Creek Drive Northeast
1.2 mi
2m
North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 220.4 mi, about 4h 16m
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 Mount Angel, OR.
1
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
220 mi·4 hr 16 min·I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 252Toward Kuebler Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
2.7 mi·3 min·Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Cordon Road Southeast
1.7 mi·2 min·Cordon Road Southeast
11
Continue on Cordon Road Northeast
3.0 mi·4 min·Cordon Road Northeast
12
Turn right onto OR 213
7.1 mi·9 min·Silverton Road Northeast
13
Turn left onto CR 639
1.2 mi·2 min·Brush Creek Drive Northeast
14
Turn right onto CR 26
0.4 mi·43 sec·Hazelgreen Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto CR 18
3.5 mi·5 min·Mount Angel Highway Northeast
16
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
17
Turn left onto West Church Street
49 ft·1 sec·West Church Street
18
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
75 ft·3 sec·Railroad Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Medford to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential afternoon traffic on I-5. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to break for fuel or a quick rest. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 220 miles, so plan your stops accordingly to ensure you're comfortable. Pay attention as you transition off I-5 onto Silverton Road Northeast and Mount Angel Highway Northeast, as these local roads will require your full attention.
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 121.5 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.4 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 24m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Angel, 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 243.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 220.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 223.1 — 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
222.6 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Take the exit toward Kuebler Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 252
Toward Kuebler Boulevard
5
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.64 one way
$99.29 round trip
$5.19/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$52.81
$105.62
premium
$5.72
$54.74
$109.47
diesel
$5.35
$51.20
$102.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.9
0
$25.53
$11.67
Efficient EV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
EV Truck/SUV
97.2
1
$34.03
$15.56
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon
in Medford on Wednesday
Local time
12:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mount Angel, OR
Afternoon
in Mount Angel on Wednesday
Local time
12:10 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NE 3 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 53m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 91% of the 243.1-mile route on major interstates. You'll encounter one long stretch of 220.4 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. As you approach your destination, the character shifts from the fast-paced interstate to more local roads like Silverton Road Northeast and Mount Angel Highway Northeast, which will likely involve slower speeds and potentially more turns. This transition offers a change of scenery as you move from the broader highway network to more rural or town-focused approaches.
91% 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: 220.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Silverton Road Northeast. 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 4h 53m 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 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.
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 220.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Angel, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
