How far is Lafayette, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Lafayette, OR to Medford, OR is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (325 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Medford.
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Start on East 3rd Street
679 ft · 29 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
1719 ft · 55 sec · North Madison Street
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Continue on Southeast Lafayette Highway
11.5 mi · 17 min · Southeast Lafayette Highway
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Keep slight right
88 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1362 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Turn left onto Wheatland Road Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wheatland Road Northwest
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Continue on Wheatland Ferry
152 m · 2 min · Wheatland Ferry
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Continue on Matheny Road North
2745 ft · 55 sec · Matheny Road North
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Turn right onto Wheatland Road North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Wheatland Road North
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Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brooklake Road Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
232.9 mi · 4 hr 33 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 Lafayette 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
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
233 mi · 04h 33m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Medford?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Lafayette and 125.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (325 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.06 one way or $88.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lafayette and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla
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 Yoncalla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Medford. Straight-line distance: 201.95 mi (325.01 km).
#1 Lafayette
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 45.2442800, -123.1148300 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $44.06 | $88.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.54 | $99.07 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.66 | $113.31 |
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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