How far is Medford, OR from Junction City, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Junction City, OR is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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 03h 40m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Junction City.
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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
164.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 569
938 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OR 569 West: Randy Papé Beltline, Airport, Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Randy Papé Beltline
5.6 mi · 8 min · Randy Papé Beltline
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Eugene Airport, Junction City
1271 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 99N
8.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 99N
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Continue on Ivy Street
1524 ft · 49 sec · Ivy Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
84 m · 10 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Juniper Street
18 m · 3 sec · Juniper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juniper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Junction City.
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
164 mi · 03h 12m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Medford and Light Rain near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Junction City?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Winston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Medford and 91.3 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.88 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medford and Light Rain near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Winston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 131.83 mi (212.16 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 Junction City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,229 |
| Coordinates | 44.2192900, -123.2056500 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Junction City (-123.20565, 44.21929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $31.88 | $63.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.38 | $68.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.00 | $81.99 |
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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