How far is Medford, OR from Lincoln City, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Lincoln City, OR is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Lincoln City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Lincoln 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
202.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home
1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1
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Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast
70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway
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Continue on Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Main Street
1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Pacific Highway West
704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West
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Turn left
2834 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway
26.6 mi · 38 min · Salmon River Highway
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Continue straight
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.5 mi · 10 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Fleet Avenue
1819 ft · 51 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Fleet Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Lincoln 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
203 mi · 03h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Lincoln City?
The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Medford and 141 miles from Lincoln City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.2 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 5:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.21 one way or $98.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln City.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Lincoln City. Straight-line distance: 190.58 mi (306.71 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 Lincoln City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 9,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9581600, -124.0178900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln City (-124.01789, 44.95816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $49.21 | $98.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.06 | $106.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.33 | $110.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.28 | $126.56 |
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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