How far is Medford, OR from Brookings, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Brookings, OR is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Brookings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Brookings.
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Start on North Fir Street
580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1
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Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway
2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Take the exit left
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Continue on Redwood Highway
27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road
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Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Caves Highway
1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn right onto North Bank Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101
10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Chetco Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Brookings.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Turn left onto Redwood Highway
44.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain leaving Medford and Rain near Brookings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Brookings?
The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Cave Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Medford and 63.1 miles from Brookings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Medford and Rain near Brookings.
Stop Ideas Near Cave Junction
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 Cave Junction.
Cave Junction, OR
Grants Pass, OR
Smith River, CA
Brookings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 74.54 mi (119.96 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookings
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.0526100, -124.2839800 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.75 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.33 | $56.66 |
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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