Glacier Bay to Medford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Glacier Bay from Medford?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Medford is 1252.9 miles (2016.4 km) as the crow flies. Medford is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1503.5 miles, taking about 30h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska and Medford in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier Bay and Medford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.