How far is Creswell, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Creswell, OR to Medford, OR is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.16 mi
02h 37m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.16 mi
Kilometers
251.31 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Return by in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creswell
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creswell
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tri-City
OR

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

From Creswell
77.6 mi
01h 18m
To Medford
78.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Creswell and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oregon Avenue

    2585 ft · 2 min · West Oregon Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward Highway #222AG - Creswell Connection #2

    1504 ft · 37 sec · Highway #222AG - Creswell Connection #2

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    152.2 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  4. 4

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway #222AG - Creswell Connection #2
153 mi · 98%
Court Street
0.73 mi
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
West Oregon Avenue
0.49 mi
Crater Lake Highway
0.37 mi
OR 62
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway #222AG - Creswell Connection #2

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tri-City
01h 18m from Creswell
Leave By
1:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Creswell 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 Creswell to Medford?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Tri-City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Creswell and 78.6 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Creswell and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Tri-City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tri-City, 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 Tri-City.

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

61 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

65 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

71 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

82 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creswell and Medford. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.37 km).

Creswell

#1 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: West Oregon Avenue (-123.024525, 43.917867)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $27.28
Round trip
$54.56
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.28 $54.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $5.57 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $6.37 $35.08 $70.15

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 Creswell and Medford. The current time is 22:55:58.

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.