How far is Burns, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Burns, OR to Medford, OR is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
299.35 mi
05h 23m
Flight
211.91 mi
341.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.91 mi
Kilometers
341.04 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.35 mi
Kilometers
481.75 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM PDT
Return by in Burns
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns
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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Burns
141.9 mi
02h 41m
To Medford
157.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Monroe Street

    2014 ft · 1 min · East Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hines Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Oregon Avenue

    25.8 mi · 32 min · Oregon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Christmas Valley Highway

    41.2 mi · 57 min · Christmas Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Lake Road

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Old Lake Road

  7. 7

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

    11.3 mi · 19 min · Fremont Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bear Flat Road

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Bear Flat Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Silver Lake Road

    35.6 mi · 49 min · Silver Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 422: Chiloquin, Crater Lake

    149 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chiloquin Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Chiloquin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Crater Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Loosley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Loosley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Weed Road East

    2630 ft · 58 sec · Weed Road East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sevenmile Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sevenmile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Westside Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Side Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Side Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Westside Road

    2680 ft · 44 sec · Westside Road

  20. 20

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

    11.4 mi · 15 min · Falls Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2651 ft · 34 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Crater Lake Highway

    1990 ft · 40 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Poplar Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Poplar Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East McAndrews Road

    916 ft · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Biddle Road

    156 m · 18 sec · Biddle Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road

    726 ft · 14 sec · Biddle Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road

    1147 ft · 22 sec · Biddle Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Biddle Road

    1432 ft · 29 sec · Biddle Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2182 ft · 56 sec · East 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns 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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christmas Valley Highway
41.2 mi · 14%
Silver Lake Road
35.6 mi · 12%
Lake of the Woods Highway
32.3 mi · 11%
Oregon Avenue
25.8 mi · 9%
The Dalles-California Highway
19.6 mi · 7%
Westside Road
15.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Christmas Valley Highway

Turn right onto Christmas Valley Highway

41.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.4 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
02h 41m from Burns
Leave By
6:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Burns and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burns to Medford?

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Burns and 157.4 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 6:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.28 one way or $104.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burns and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Pine, 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 La Pine.

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns and Medford. Straight-line distance: 211.91 mi (341.04 km).

Burns

#1 Burns

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,791
Coordinates43.5862600, -119.0541000
Altitude1266
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: East Monroe Street (-119.0541, 43.586047)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $52.28
Round trip
$104.57
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $52.28 $104.57
Mid-grade $5.34 $56.37 $112.74
Premium $5.57 $58.78 $117.55
Diesel $6.37 $67.22 $134.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burns and Medford. The current time is 19:28:17.

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.