How far is Medford, OR from King City, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to King City, OR is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.28 mi
05h 16m
Flight
212.56 mi
342.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.56 mi
Kilometers
342.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.28 mi
Kilometers
425.31 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King City
Thu, Apr 30, 7:48 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-30T02:31
Arrive King City
Thu, Apr 30, 7:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Drain
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
132.1 mi
02h 38m
To King City
132.2 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and King City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and King City.

  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

    255.2 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elligsen Road, Boones Ferry Road

    1432 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Boones Ferry Road

    48 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Elligsen Road

    1155 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Elligsen Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Boones Ferry Road

    1456 ft · 43 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Day Street

    2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

    2175 ft · 49 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Basalt Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest 124th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Southwest 124th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Pacific Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Fischer Road

    1761 ft · 1 min · Southwest Fischer Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 124th Avenue

    658 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 124th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest King Charles Avenue

    1356 ft · 1 min · Southwest King Charles Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest King George Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · Southwest King George Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest King George Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and King City.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
256 mi · 97%
Southwest 124th Avenue
3.06 mi · 1%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
Southwest Pacific Highway
0.76 mi
Basalt Creek Parkway
0.68 mi
Southwest Day Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

255 mi · 04h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
212.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drain
02h 38m from Medford
Leave By
6:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near King City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to King City?

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 132.1 miles from Medford and 132.2 miles from King City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near King City.

Stop Ideas Near Drain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

47 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

47 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

48 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

64 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and King City. Straight-line distance: 212.56 mi (342.09 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
King City

#2 King City

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,408
Coordinates45.4026200, -122.8039900
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: King City (-122.80399, 45.40262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.3 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
18.66 gal · 70.6 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.19 $92.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.80 $99.61
Premium $5.57 $51.93 $103.86
Diesel $6.37 $59.39 $118.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and King City. The current time is 02:31:43.

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.