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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.03 mi
03h 18m
Flight
129.71 mi
208.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.71 mi
Kilometers
208.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.03 mi
Kilometers
281.68 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM PDT
Return by in Lakeview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Altamont
OR

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

From Lakeview
87.5 mi
01h 39m
To Medford
87.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South F Street

    1776 ft · 30 sec · South F Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 4th Street

    90.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Klamath Falls-Lakeview Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Klamath Falls-Lakeview Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southside Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southside Expressway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southside Expressway

    40 m · 2 sec · Southside Expressway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southside Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southside Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Greensprings Drive

    2370 ft · 32 sec · Greensprings Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Falls Highway

    36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2651 ft · 34 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Crater Lake Highway

    1990 ft · 40 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Poplar Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Poplar Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East McAndrews Road

    916 ft · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biddle Road

    156 m · 18 sec · Biddle Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road

    726 ft · 14 sec · Biddle Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road

    1147 ft · 22 sec · Biddle Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road

    1432 ft · 29 sec · Biddle Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2182 ft · 56 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 4th Street
90.5 mi · 52%
Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 21%
Lake of the Woods Highway
32.3 mi · 18%
Southside Expressway
5.76 mi · 3%
Rogue Valley Expressway
4.37 mi · 2%
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamont
01h 39m from Lakeview
Leave By
10:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Altamont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamont.

RAIL

Klamath Falls station

3 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

14 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

79 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Crater Lake, OR

85 mi away
Rim Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Medford. Straight-line distance: 129.71 mi (208.75 km).

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#1 Lakeview

City in Oregon, USA

Population2,333
Coordinates42.1887700, -120.3457900
Altitude1461
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-120.345788, 42.188662)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.19
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and Medford. The current time is 22:58:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.