How far is Jennings Lodge, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Jennings Lodge, OR to Medford, OR is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jennings Lodge and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings Lodge and Medford.
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Start on Southeast Abernethy Lane
806 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Abernethy Lane
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Turn right onto Southeast Hull Avenue
100 m · 20 sec · Southeast Hull Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
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Continue on McLoughlin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 205 South: West Linn, Salem
1018 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abernethy Bridge
8.3 mi · 10 min · Abernethy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem
155 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 5 South: Salem
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
257.4 mi · 5 hr 1 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 Jennings Lodge and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
257 mi · 05h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jennings Lodge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jennings Lodge to Medford?
The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Jennings Lodge and 135.8 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 7:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.38 one way or $94.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jennings Lodge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jennings Lodge and Medford. Straight-line distance: 212.15 mi (341.43 km).
#1 Jennings Lodge
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
| Population | 7,315 |
| Coordinates | 45.3912300, -122.6125900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.08 | $102.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.27 | $106.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.92 | $121.85 |
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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