How far is Medford, OR from Creswell, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Creswell, OR is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
155.14 mi
03h 05m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.14 mi
Kilometers
249.68 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Creswell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Tri-City
OR

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

From Medford
77.5 mi
01h 32m
To Creswell
77.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell

    1624 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KR - Creswell Connection #1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Cloverdale Road

    718 ft · 17 sec · East Cloverdale Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oregon Avenue

    3074 ft · 2 min · East Oregon Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oregon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
153 mi · 98%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
East Oregon Avenue
0.58 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Highway #001KR - Creswell Connection #1
0.15 mi
OR 222
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 57m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tri-City
01h 32m from Medford
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Creswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Tri-City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Medford and 77.6 miles from Creswell.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Creswell.

Stop Ideas Near Tri-City

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

61 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

65 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

71 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

82 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.37 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

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

#2 Creswell

City in Lane County, Oregon, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates43.9179000, -123.0245300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.16
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.08 $54.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.20 $58.40
Premium $5.57 $30.45 $60.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.82 $69.64

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 Medford and Creswell. The current time is 00:25:41.

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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.