How far is Dundee, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Dundee, OR to Medford, OR is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.5 mi
04h 23m
Flight
204.05 mi
328.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.05 mi
Kilometers
328.39 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.5 mi
Kilometers
417.63 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM PDT
Return by in Dundee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundee
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundee
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
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Dundee
128.3 mi
02h 11m
To Medford
131.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pacific Highway West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Pacific Highway West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Foster Road

    969 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Foster Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2409 ft · 43 sec · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southeast Dayton Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Southeast Dayton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wheatland Ferry

    152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry

  10. 10

    Continue on Matheny Road North

    2745 ft · 55 sec · Matheny Road North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wheatland Road North

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem

    232.9 mi · 4 hr 33 min

  14. 14

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dundee 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
233 mi · 90%
Southeast Dayton Highway
8.65 mi · 3%
North Pacific Highway West
3.87 mi · 1%
Wheatland Road North
3.18 mi · 1%
Brooklake Road Northeast
1.74 mi · 1%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem

233 mi · 04h 33m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
02h 11m from Dundee
Leave By
8:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dundee and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Dundee and 131.2 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 8:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dundee and Mostly Sunny near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dundee and Medford. Straight-line distance: 204.05 mi (328.39 km).

Dundee

#1 Dundee

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,320
Coordinates45.2781700, -123.0109400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pacific Highway West (-123.010791, 45.278106)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.66 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
18.32 gal · 69.32 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $48.90 $97.79
Premium $5.57 $50.98 $101.97
Diesel $6.37 $58.31 $116.63

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 Dundee and Medford. The current time is 00:23:32.

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.