How far is Medford, OR from Four Corners, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Four Corners, OR is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
227.15 mi
04h 29m
Flight
179.82 mi
289.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.82 mi
Kilometers
289.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.15 mi
Kilometers
365.57 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Oakland
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
113.6 mi
02h 14m
To Four Corners
113.6 mi
02h 14m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Four Corners.

  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

    222.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 22, OR 99E Business: Detroit Lake, Bend

    1395 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Santiam Highway

    3202 ft · 1 min · North Santiam Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hawthorne Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    2573 ft · 52 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
224 mi · 98%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
Hawthorne Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
North Santiam Highway
0.61 mi
State Street
0.49 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

223 mi · 04h 20m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 14m from Medford
Leave By
8:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Light Rain Likely near Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Four Corners?

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Medford and 113.6 miles from Four Corners.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.66 one way or $79.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

BUS

University of Oregon

71 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

72 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

72 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

72 mi away
987 Pearl Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 179.82 mi (289.39 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Four Corners

#2 Four Corners

Region of the United States consisting of the southwestern corner of Colorado, northwestern corner of New Mexico, northeastern corner of Arizona and southeastern corner of Utah

Population15,947
Coordinates44.9279000, -122.9837100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Four Corners (-122.98371, 44.9279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $39.66
Round trip
$79.32
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.66 $79.32
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.76 $85.51
Premium $5.57 $44.58 $89.17
Diesel $6.37 $50.99 $101.98

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 Four Corners. The current time is 19:40:13.

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.