How far is Lakeside, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Lakeside, OR to Medford, OR is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Medford.
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Start on North 8th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Winchester Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
545 ft · 19 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Umpqua Highway
35.6 mi · 52 min · Umpqua Highway
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Continue on State Highway 38
116 m · 10 sec · State Highway 38
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Turn right onto State Highway 138 West
23.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 138 West
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1670 ft · 46 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Hill Lane
635 ft · 27 sec · Park Hill Lane
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Take the ramp left
54.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr
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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 Lakeside 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.
Park Hill Lane
Take the ramp left
54.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lakeside and Chance 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 Lakeside to Medford?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Lakeside and 90.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lakeside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Winston
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 Winston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Medford. Straight-line distance: 108.48 mi (174.58 km).
#1 Lakeside
City in Coos County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 1,802 |
| Coordinates | 43.5756700, -124.1751100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
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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