Madera to Medford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.7 miles 643.3 km · straight line
479.7 miles estimated 772 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Madera from Medford?

The distance from Madera to Medford is 399.7 miles (643.3 km) as the crow flies. Medford is located NNW of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.7 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Madera in California and Medford in Oregon.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madera 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.

How to Get from Madera to Medford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madera & Medford

Quick Facts

Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
Medford
42.33°N, 122.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
421m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients