Medford to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.6 miles 594.8 km · straight line
443.5 miles estimated 713.8 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Medford from Merced?

The distance from Medford to Merced is 369.6 miles (594.8 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located SSE of Medford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.5 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Medford in Oregon and Merced in California.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Medford and Merced. 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 Medford to Merced

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Medford & Merced

Quick Facts

Medford
42.33°N, 122.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
421m elevation
Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients