How far is Medford, OR from Jennings Lodge, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Jennings Lodge, OR is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Jennings Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Jennings Lodge.
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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
257.6 mi · 5 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E: Downtown, Oregon City, Gladstone
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 99E North: Gladstone, Portland
55 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto McLoughlin Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · McLoughlin Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Hull Avenue
100 m · 21 sec · Southeast Hull Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Abernethy Lane
806 ft · 35 sec · Southeast Abernethy Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Abernethy Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Jennings Lodge.
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
258 mi · 05h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Partly Sunny near Jennings Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Jennings Lodge?
The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Medford and 135.5 miles from Jennings Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Partly Sunny near Jennings Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Jennings Lodge. Straight-line distance: 212.15 mi (341.43 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 Jennings Lodge
Census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon
| Population | 7,315 |
| Coordinates | 45.3912300, -122.6125900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jennings Lodge (-122.61259, 45.39123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
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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