How far is Medford, OR from Klamath Falls, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Klamath Falls, OR is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Klamath Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Klamath Falls.
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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
2226 ft · 54 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Biddle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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Take the ramp right
1221 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway
2251 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
2826 ft · 39 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Lake of the Woods Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway
2785 ft · 36 sec · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway
30 mi · 34 min · Lake of the Woods Highway
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Continue on Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 46 min · Falls Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensprings Drive
1597 ft · 21 sec · Greensprings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1782 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 Business North: Klamath Falls City Center
1602 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
157 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Klamath Avenue
2213 ft · 50 sec · Klamath Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
43 m · 6 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Klamath Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Falls Highway
Continue on Falls Highway
36.4 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Klamath Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Klamath Falls?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Medford and 39.8 miles from Klamath Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Klamath Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls
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 Butte Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Klamath Falls. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.71 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 Klamath Falls
City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States
| Population | 22,002 |
| Coordinates | 42.2248700, -121.7816700 |
| Altitude | 1252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Klamath Falls (-121.78167, 42.22487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
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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