Medford to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.4 miles 507.6 km · straight line
362.5 miles actual route 583.4 km · driving distance
6h 54min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Medford from San Francisco?

The distance from Medford to San Francisco is 315.4 miles (507.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Medford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.5 miles, taking about 6h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Medford in Oregon and San Francisco 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Medford and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 54min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 17min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 33min $44–$127* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Medford
42.33°N, 122.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
421m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM