How far is Fruitdale, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Fruitdale, OR to Medford, OR is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruitdale and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruitdale and Medford.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Rogue River Highway
3161 ft · 1 min · Rogue River Highway
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Turn right onto Parkdale Drive
1452 ft · 33 sec · Parkdale Drive
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Turn right onto Grants Pass Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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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 Fruitdale and Medford.
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.
Grants Pass Parkway
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Fruitdale and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruitdale to Medford?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Gold Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Fruitdale and 13 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitdale and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Hill
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 Gold Hill.
Gold Hill, OR
Medford, Oregon
White City, Oregon
Grants Pass, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruitdale and Medford. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).
#1 Fruitdale
Located just south of Grants Pass in Josephine County, this community sits in the Rogue River Valley at an elevation of 928 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4220600, -123.3081100 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.99 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
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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