How far is Medford, OR from Altamont, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Altamont, OR is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.26 mi
01h 44m
Flight
58.79 mi
94.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.79 mi
Kilometers
94.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.38 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-19T07:07
Arrive Altamont
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Butte Falls
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
41.1 mi
00h 52m
To Altamont
41.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Altamont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Altamont.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2226 ft · 54 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Biddle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2251 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2826 ft · 39 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  9. 9

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway

    2785 ft · 36 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway

    30 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Falls Highway

    36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensprings Drive

    1597 ft · 21 sec · Greensprings Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1782 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 Business North: Klamath Falls City Center

    1602 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Klamath Avenue

    1576 ft · 31 sec · Klamath Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2073 ft · 35 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South 6th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Crater Lake Parkway

    611 ft · 17 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Crater Lake Parkway

    156 m · 12 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crater Lake Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Altamont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 44%
Lake of the Woods Highway
32.3 mi · 39%
Rogue Valley Expressway
4.48 mi · 5%
South 6th Street
2.33 mi · 3%
The Dalles-California Highway
1.68 mi · 2%
Biddle Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Falls Highway

Continue on Falls Highway

36.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte Falls
00h 52m from Medford
Leave By
3:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Chance Light Rain near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Altamont?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Medford and 41.2 miles from Altamont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Chance Light Rain near Altamont.

Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Butte Falls, 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 Butte Falls.

BUS

White City, Oregon

23 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

35 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

41 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

42 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 58.79 mi (94.61 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population19,257
Coordinates42.2068100, -121.7372200
Altitude1263
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Altamont (-121.73722, 42.20681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $5.57 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $6.37 $18.46 $36.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Altamont. The current time is 07:07:22.

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.