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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.08 mi
02h 20m
Flight
68.33 mi
109.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.08 mi
Kilometers
181.99 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glide
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Glide
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Glendale
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
56.5 mi
01h 10m
To Glide
56.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NNE

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.

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 138 East: City Center, Diamond Lake

    1678 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Harvard Avenue

    557 ft · 18 sec · West Harvard Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Oak Avenue

    823 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Oak Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Oak Avenue

    1115 ft · 28 sec · Southeast Oak Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Stephens Street

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Stephens Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Umpqua Highway

    14.6 mi · 20 min · North Umpqua Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Glide Loop Drive

    1533 ft · 42 sec · Glide Loop Drive

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
93.8 mi · 83%
North Umpqua Highway
14.6 mi · 13%
Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
1.71 mi · 2%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
OR 138 East
0.32 mi
Glide Loop Drive
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
01h 10m from Medford
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

35 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

45 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

58 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

64 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Glide. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

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

#2 Glide

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon

Population1,795
Coordinates43.3015100, -123.1011800
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Glide (-123.10118, 43.30151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.11 L · about $19.75
Round trip
$39.51
7.98 gal · 30.22 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Glide. The current time is 05:02:28.

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.