How far is Medford, OR from Gold Hill, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Gold Hill, OR is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Gold Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Gold Hill.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Scenic Byway, Gold Hill
991 ft · 20 sec · Highway #001BX - Kane Creek Connection #1
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Turn right onto Access Road
1364 ft · 36 sec · Access Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue
2529 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Gold Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Medford and Mostly Clear near Gold Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Gold Hill?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Medford and 6.6 miles from Gold Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Medford and Mostly Clear near Gold Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Central Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Gold Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.52 mi (18.54 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 Gold Hill
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 42.4317900, -123.0506000 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Hill (-123.0506, 42.43179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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