How far is Medford, OR from Florence, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Florence, OR is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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
190.63 mi
04h 14m
Flight
130 mi
209.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130 mi
Kilometers
209.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.63 mi
Kilometers
306.79 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 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
95.3 mi
02h 07m
To Florence
95.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 138: Sutherlin, Elkton

    1216 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    2165 ft · 58 sec · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 138 West

    23.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 138 West

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 38

    116 m · 8 sec · State Highway 38

  12. 12

    Continue on Umpqua Highway

    35.6 mi · 52 min · Umpqua Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fir Avenue

    1629 ft · 56 sec · Fir Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Umpqua Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Umpqua Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway

    21.9 mi · 33 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    114 m · 15 sec · 18th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
106 mi · 56%
Umpqua Highway
35.6 mi · 19%
State Highway 138 West
23.8 mi · 12%
Oregon Coast Highway
21.9 mi · 12%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
West Central Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseburg
02h 07m from Medford
Leave By
8:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Light Rain near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 95.3 miles from Medford and 95.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain near Florence.

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 Florence. Straight-line distance: 130 mi (209.21 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

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

#2 Florence

City in Oregon, USA

Population9,210
Coordinates43.9826200, -124.0998400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Florence (-124.09984, 43.98262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $33.32
Round trip
$66.64
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.32 $66.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.92 $71.85
Premium $5.57 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $6.37 $42.84 $85.69

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 Florence. The current time is 21:06:14.

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.