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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
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.
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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
151.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 222: Creswell
1624 ft · 42 sec · Highway #001KR - Creswell Connection #1
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Turn left onto East Cloverdale Road
718 ft · 17 sec · East Cloverdale Road
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Continue on East Oregon Avenue
3074 ft · 2 min · East Oregon Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tri-City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Creswell. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.37 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 Creswell
City in Lane County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 43.9179000, -123.0245300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creswell (-123.02453, 43.9179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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