How far is Medford, OR from Glide, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Glide, OR is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Glide.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Glide.
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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
93.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 138 East: City Center, Diamond Lake
1678 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Harvard Avenue
557 ft · 18 sec · West Harvard Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Oak Avenue
823 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Oak Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Oak Avenue
1115 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Stephens Street
1507 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Stephens Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
14.6 mi · 20 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Glide Loop Drive
1533 ft · 42 sec · Glide Loop Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glide Loop Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Glide.
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
93.2 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Glide.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Glide?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Medford and 56.6 miles from Glide.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Glide.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Glide. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 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 Glide
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 43.3015100, -123.1011800 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glide (-123.10118, 43.30151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $19.75 | $39.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.40 | $50.80 |
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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