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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on Fairview Road
1133 ft · 35 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Lone Pine Lane
8.3 mi · 20 min · Lone Pine Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sitkum Lane
8 mi · 19 min · Sitkum Lane
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Continue on Sitkum-County Line Road
10.1 mi · 24 min · Sitkum-County Line Road
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Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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Continue on Coos Bay Wagon Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coos Bay Wagon Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Coos Bay Wagon Road
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Turn right onto Reston Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Reston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Turn right onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road
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Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road
56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road
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Take the ramp right
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
82.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canyonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Medford. Straight-line distance: 86.46 mi (139.15 km).
#1 Fairview
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,450 |
| Coordinates | 43.2167800, -124.0737100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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