How far is Lakeview, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Lakeview, OR to Medford, OR is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and Medford.
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Start on South 1st Street
16 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto South F Street
1776 ft · 30 sec · South F Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
90.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Klamath Falls-Lakeview Highway
73 m · 5 sec · Klamath Falls-Lakeview Highway
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Turn left onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
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Turn right onto Southside Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southside Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southside Expressway
40 m · 2 sec · Southside Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southside Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Southside Expressway
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Continue on Greensprings Drive
2370 ft · 32 sec · Greensprings Drive
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Turn right onto Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 46 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 Lakeview 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.
North 4th Street
Continue on North 4th Street
90.5 mi · 02h 14m
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 And Snow Likely leaving Lakeview 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 Lakeview to Medford?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Lakeview and 87.6 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Lakeview and Light Rain Likely near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
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 Altamont.
Klamath Falls station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Medford. Straight-line distance: 129.71 mi (208.75 km).
#1 Lakeview
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 2,333 |
| Coordinates | 42.1887700, -120.3457900 |
| Altitude | 1461 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $30.60 | $61.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
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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