How far is Medford, OR from Brownsville, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Brownsville, OR is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
192.38 mi
03h 49m
Flight
142.92 mi
230 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.92 mi
Kilometers
230 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.38 mi
Kilometers
309.61 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-15T16:10
Arrive Brownsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Roseburg
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
96.2 mi
01h 54m
To Brownsville
96.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    185.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville

    1232 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 228

    885 ft · 15 sec · Highway 228

  10. 10

    Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bishop Way

    2330 ft · 45 sec · West Bishop Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2361 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
186 mi · 97%
Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
3.15 mi · 2%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.45 mi
West Bishop Way
0.44 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 37m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseburg
01h 54m from Medford
Leave By
9:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Medford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Medford and 96.2 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.62 one way or $67.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Medford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Roseburg

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

72 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

82 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

87 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

90 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 142.92 mi (230 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,838
Coordinates44.3934600, -122.9848100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Brownsville (-122.98481, 44.39346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $33.62
Round trip
$67.23
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.62 $67.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.25 $72.49
Premium $5.57 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $6.37 $43.23 $86.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Brownsville. The current time is 16:10:29.

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.