How far is Bandon, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Bandon, OR to Medford, OR is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.34 mi
03h 03m
Flight
95.14 mi
153.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.34 mi
Kilometers
267.7 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM PDT
Return by in Bandon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bandon
2026-04-18T14:14
Arrive Medford
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bandon
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Bandon
79.9 mi
01h 31m
To Medford
86.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bandon Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Coquille as the closest live forecast in the Coos County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bandon and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bandon and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Southeast

    2370 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    115 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Coquille-Bandon Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Coquille-Bandon Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lampa Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lampa Lane

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Lampa Lane

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampa Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Lampa Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lampa Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Lampa Lane

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Lampa Lane

  8. 8

    Continue on Spruce Street

    2259 ft · 49 sec · Spruce Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1424 ft · 45 sec · 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roseburg Road

    149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maryland Avenue

    825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 42

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42

  14. 14

    Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    25.2 mi · 36 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brockway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bandon and Medford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarks Branch Road
82.9 mi · 50%
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
42.2 mi · 25%
Lampa Lane
12.5 mi · 8%
Coquille-Bandon Highway
7.22 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
5.35 mi · 3%
Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clarks Branch Road

Merge slight left

82.6 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 31m from Bandon
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bandon and Partly Sunny then 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 Bandon to Medford?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Bandon and 86.4 miles from Medford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.06 one way or $58.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bandon and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle Creek.

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bandon and Medford. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.11 km).

Bandon

#1 Bandon

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,168
Coordinates43.1190000, -124.4084500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Southeast (-124.408448, 43.119102)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.22 L · about $29.06
Round trip
$58.12
11.74 gal · 44.44 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.06 $58.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.33 $62.67
Premium $5.57 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $6.37 $37.37 $74.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bandon and Medford. The current time is 14:14:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.