How far is Fairview, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Fairview, OR to Medford, OR is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.9 mi
02h 57m
Flight
86.46 mi
139.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.11 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-19T04:34
Arrive Medford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Canyonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Fairview
67.8 mi
01h 28m
To Medford
90.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Road

    1133 ft · 35 sec · Fairview Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane

    8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane

    8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road

    10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reston Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Reston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brockway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road

  11. 11

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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
82.6 mi · 52%
Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Lone Pine Lane
8.26 mi · 5%
Sitkum Lane
8.04 mi · 5%
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
7.5 mi · 5%
Coos Bay Wagon Road
5.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

82.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canyonville
01h 28m from Fairview
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Medford?

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Canyonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Fairview and 90.1 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.58 one way or $55.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canyonville

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

55 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

58 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

64 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

75 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Medford. Straight-line distance: 86.46 mi (139.15 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,450
Coordinates43.2167800, -124.0737100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview Road (-124.073711, 43.216678)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $27.58
Round trip
$55.15
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.58 $55.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.73 $59.47
Premium $5.57 $31.00 $62.01
Diesel $6.37 $35.46 $70.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Medford. The current time is 04:34:04.

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.