How far is Jacksonville, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, OR to Medford, OR is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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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
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 Jacksonville and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Medford.
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Start on South 4th Street
1223 ft · 56 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East F Street
78 m · 12 sec · East F Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1 km · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 238
3143 ft · 60 sec · State Highway 238
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Turn slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
152 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Fir Street
883 ft · 24 sec · South 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 Jacksonville 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.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
2.77 mi · 00h 05m
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 Jacksonville and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Medford?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Central Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Jacksonville and 2.6 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Central Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Medford. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.65 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.3134600, -122.9669900 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.01 | $2.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
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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