How far is Medford, OR from Dunes City, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Dunes City, OR is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Dunes City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Dunes City.
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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
105.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 138: Sutherlin, Elkton
1216 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
2165 ft · 58 sec · West Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 138 West
23.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 138 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 38
116 m · 8 sec · State Highway 38
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Continue on Umpqua Highway
35.6 mi · 52 min · Umpqua Highway
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Continue on Fir Avenue
1629 ft · 56 sec · Fir Avenue
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Continue on Umpqua Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Umpqua Avenue
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
14.9 mi · 21 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1446 ft · 40 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Boulevard
583 ft · 16 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Dunes City.
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
106 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Dunes City?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Medford and 92 miles from Dunes City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Medford and Chance Light Rain near Dunes City.
Stop Ideas Near Winston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Dunes City. Straight-line distance: 124.4 mi (200.21 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 Dunes City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 43.8831800, -124.1151200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunes City (-124.11512, 43.88318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $36.12 | $72.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.32 | $82.63 |
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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