How far is Ashland, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Ashland, OR to Medford, OR is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Medford.
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Start on Lithia Way
2690 ft · 2 min · Lithia Way
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 99 North
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North
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Turn right onto South Valley View Road
3091 ft · 1 min · South Valley View Road
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Take the ramp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Medford
1401 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
1233 ft · 23 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto East Barnett Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Barnett Road
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Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1071 ft · 35 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Fir Street
1600 ft · 46 sec · South Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Medford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Valley View Road
Merge slight left
7.47 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ashland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Medford?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Talent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Ashland and 6.5 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashland and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Talent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talent.
Ashland, Oregon
Medford, Oregon
White City, Oregon
Gold Hill, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Medford. Straight-line distance: 12.46 mi (20.05 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 21,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945800, -122.7094800 |
| Altitude | 593 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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