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Trip from Medford, OR to West Haven, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
272.6 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
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6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
West Haven, OR
Jan Tang
Trip Overview
Medford, OR to West Haven, OR is 272.6 miles and takes about 5h 25m via West 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Oregon, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Since you'll be on surface roads for the entire journey, expect a more local pace rather than high-speed highway travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of driving if you prefer to get there quickly.
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
136.3 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 261.3 mi | 5h 5m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Barnes Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Leahy Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 84th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 261.3 mi, about 5h 5m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 114 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,101 veh/hr typical · worst 2,526
Quietest
1 AM
~176 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 West Haven, 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
261 mi
·
5 hr 5 min
·
I 5
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OR 217
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Barnes Road East, Saint Vincent Hospital
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Southwest Barnes Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Barnes Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Southwest 84th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Southwest 84th Avenue
13
Turn left onto Southwest Leahy Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Leahy Road
14
Turn right onto Southwest 90th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest 90th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 90th Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 272.6-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Medford, OR, to ensure you have ample daylight for the 5h 25m estimated travel time. With the entire route on surface roads, you'll want to be mindful of local traffic and speed limits, especially as you navigate through various towns. Plan for your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the drive and refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $51 is based on average prices, so check current rates before you leave.
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 136.3 miles from Medford, OR, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.3 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Haven, 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 272.6 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 261.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Manzanita Rest Area Northbound
0 mi from route
(historical)Cow Creek Safety Rest Area SB
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Cabin Creek Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Gettings Creek Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Gettings Creek Rest Area Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Manzanita Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
French Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Santiam River Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Valley of the Rogue State Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Jordan Creek Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Oak Grove Rest Area Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Oak Grove Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
7 Feathers Truck & Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
EZ Trip Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 271.1 — 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
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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.
8
263.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
7
271.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward Barnes Road East, Saint Vincent Hospital
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Barnes Road East, Saint Vincent Hospital
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.91 one way
$109.81 round trip
$5.12/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $58.24 | $116.49 |
| premium | $5.67 | $60.89 | $121.79 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $67.36 | $134.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.62 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.16 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Medford, OR
Late night in Medford on Thursday
Local time
3:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 1 to 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Destination
West Haven, OR
Late night in West Haven on Thursday
Local time
3:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Cloudy
SSE 2 mph
6% chance
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
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
5h 25m 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?
This route covers 272.6 miles with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 5h 25m drive. You'll begin on West 4th Street and transition onto North Riverside Avenue and the Riverside Avenue Connection #1. Since there are no highways, anticipate frequent intersections and lower speed limits throughout the drive. The longest stretch without a stop is not specified, but planning for at least one break is wise.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 272.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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
1,571 ft
193 ft
Total Climb
1,078 ft
Total Descent
1,936 ft
Highest Point
1,571 ft
~58.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,379 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Medford, OR
Full guide →Founded 1884
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
- • James A. Redden Federal Courthouse — courthouse in Medford, Oregon, USA
- • Holly Theatre — former movie theater in Medford, Oregon, United States
Arriving in West Haven, OR
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 272.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 261.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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 26 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 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Haven, OR before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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