How far is Lowell, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Lowell, OR to Medford, OR is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Medford.
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Start on West Main Street
842 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Pioneer Street
2418 ft · 1 min · South Pioneer Street
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Continue on Jasper-Lowell Road
1229 ft · 27 sec · Jasper-Lowell Road
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Turn right
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North Enterprise Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Enterprise Road
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Turn right onto Hendricks Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hendricks Road
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Turn left onto Cloverdale Road
2 mi · 3 min · Cloverdale Road
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Turn left onto Sears Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sears Road
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Road
635 ft · 17 sec · East Saginaw Road
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Take the ramp left
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
146 mi · 2 hr 51 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 Lowell 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.
East Saginaw Road
Merge slight left
146 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Medford?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Lowell and 89.2 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Sunny 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 Lowell and Medford. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.17 km).
#1 Lowell
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 43.9184600, -122.7836800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.29 | $68.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
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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