How far is Brookings, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Brookings, OR to Medford, OR is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookings and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookings and Medford.
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Start on Hillside Avenue
23 m · 8 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Chetco Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
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Turn left onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North 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 Brookings and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
72.6 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookings and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookings to Medford?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cave Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Brookings and 62.8 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brookings and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Cave Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cave Junction.
Cave Junction, OR
Grants Pass, OR
Smith River, CA
Brookings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookings and Medford. Straight-line distance: 74.54 mi (119.96 km).
#1 Brookings
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.0526100, -124.2839800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
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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