How far is Central Point, OR from Talent, OR?
The driving distance from Central Point, OR to Talent, OR is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Point and Talent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Point and Talent.
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Start on Manzanita Street
21 m · 5 sec · Manzanita Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
115 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
2329 ft · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Turn straight
132 m · 16 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1904 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Talent
1144 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West Valley View Road
2702 ft · 54 sec · West Valley View Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Talent Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Talent Avenue
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Turn left onto Lapree Street
107 m · 19 sec · Lapree Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Point and Talent.
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.
East Pine Street
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Central Point and Sunny near Talent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Point to Talent?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Central Point and 6.5 miles from Talent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:54 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 Sunny around Central Point and Sunny near Talent.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
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 Medford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Point and Talent. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 km).
#1 Central Point
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.3759600, -122.9164300 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Talent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.2456800, -122.7886500 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talent (-122.78865, 42.24568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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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