How far is Medford, OR from Lebanon, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Lebanon, OR is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.22 mi
04h 09m
Flight
152.7 mi
245.75 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.7 mi
Kilometers
245.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.22 mi
Kilometers
335.09 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-12T17:00
Arrive Lebanon
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Sutherlin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
104.1 mi
02h 04m
To Lebanon
104.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 17 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Lebanon.

  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

    197.1 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 34: Lebanon, Corvallis

    1844 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34 Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 34 Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Corvallis-Lebanon Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tangent Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tangent Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
198 mi · 95%
Highway 34 Southeast
3.51 mi · 2%
Corvallis-Lebanon Highway
3.44 mi · 2%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Tangent Street
0.93 mi
South Main Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 50m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherlin
02h 04m from Medford
Leave By
8:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Sutherlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Medford and 104.1 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 8:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sutherlin

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

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

BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

73 mi away
275 N. Broadway
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

73 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South
BUS

Eugene, OR

75 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

75 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 152.7 mi (245.75 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Oregon, USA

Population17,562
Coordinates44.5365100, -122.9070300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Lebanon (-122.90703, 44.53651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.78
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.39 $72.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.23 $78.47
Premium $5.57 $40.91 $81.82
Diesel $6.37 $46.79 $93.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Lebanon. The current time is 17:00:40.

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.