How far is Hines, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Hines, OR to Medford, OR is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hines and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hines and Medford.
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Start on East Pettibone Avenue
21 m · 8 sec · East Pettibone Avenue
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Turn left
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Christmas Valley Highway
41.2 mi · 57 min · Christmas Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Old Lake Road
14.8 mi · 20 min · Old Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fremont Highway
11.3 mi · 19 min · Fremont Highway
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Turn left onto Bear Flat Road
14.8 mi · 20 min · Bear Flat Road
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
35.6 mi · 49 min · Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
19.6 mi · 23 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 422: Chiloquin, Crater Lake
149 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Chiloquin Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Chiloquin Highway
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Loosley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Loosley Road
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Turn right onto Weed Road East
2630 ft · 58 sec · Weed Road East
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Turn left onto Sevenmile Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sevenmile Road
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Continue on Westside Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Road
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Continue on West Side Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Side Road
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Continue on Westside Road
2680 ft · 44 sec · Westside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Falls Highway
11.4 mi · 15 min · Falls Highway
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Continue on Lake of the Woods Highway
29.9 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
2651 ft · 34 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
1990 ft · 40 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto East McAndrews Road
916 ft · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road
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Turn left onto Biddle Road
156 m · 18 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
726 ft · 14 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
1147 ft · 22 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
1432 ft · 29 sec · Biddle Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
2182 ft · 56 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 Hines 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.
Christmas Valley Highway
Turn right onto Christmas Valley Highway
41.2 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hines 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 Hines to Medford?
The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Hines and 156.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 6:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.89 one way or $103.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hines and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
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 La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hines and Medford. Straight-line distance: 210.07 mi (338.08 km).
#1 Hines
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 43.5640400, -119.0810500 |
| Altitude | 1268 |
| 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: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $51.89 | $103.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.33 | $116.66 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $66.72 | $133.43 |
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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