Trip from Medford, OR to Mount Angel, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

243.1 mi

391 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 53m

8 AM

5h 20m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

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

Stephen Leonardi

Mount Angel, OR

JOHN CALLERY

Trip Overview

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 .

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Fir Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Fir Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto OR 99

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Riverside Avenue

Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

Turn straight onto OR 62

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto I 5

220 mi · 4 hr 16 min · I 5

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 252 Toward Kuebler Boulevard

Turn right onto Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kuebler Boulevard Southeast

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Cordon Road Southeast

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cordon Road Southeast

Continue on Cordon Road Northeast

3.0 mi · 4 min · Cordon Road Northeast

Turn right onto OR 213

7.1 mi · 9 min · Silverton Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 639

1.2 mi · 2 min · Brush Creek Drive Northeast

Turn right onto CR 26

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Hazelgreen Road Northeast

Turn left onto CR 18

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mount Angel Highway Northeast

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Church Street

49 ft · 1 sec · West Church Street

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

75 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

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

Open the route before leaving Medford, 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.

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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drain, OR

122 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

Grants Pass, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roseburg, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 220.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Creswell, Oregon

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.3

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

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Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Salem, Oregon

2.1 mi

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 156.3

Creswell, Oregon

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15418953109

Visit website

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 225.7

Salem, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15035815721

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15418129220

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

The Home Place Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.1

Silverton, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15038736391

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 208.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Expensive mile 208.3

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

Electric Era Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 69.4

Canyonville, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 52.1

Wolf Creek, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Medford, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Central Point, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888332148

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.8

Winston, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18888950027

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 34.7

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 69.4

Canyonville, Oregon

Hours: 12–4 pm

+15418394845

Visit website

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.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

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.

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

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

$48.43 one way

$96.86 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$51.25	$102.50
premium	$5.59	$53.51	$107.02
diesel	$5.61	$53.67	$107.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Medford, OR

Evening in Medford on Saturday

Local time

7:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Angel, OR

Evening in Mount Angel on Saturday

Local time

7:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

12 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 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.

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 Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 243.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 220.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Medford, OR to Mount Angel, OR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

Tj's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

Roger's Restaurant

Sweet Waters Family Restaurant & Oasis Lounge

The Barn at Hickory Station

The Home Place Restaurant

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

Vault 244

Electric Era Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon

Valley of the Rogue State Park

Crunch Time!

Hawthorne Park Playground

Nightmares on the Rogue

Downtown Medford Visitor Center

Fichtner-Mainwaring Park

South Umpqua Historical Society

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Medford, OR

Mount Angel, OR

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 53m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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