How far is Medford, OR from Lyons, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Lyons, OR is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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 04h 47m.
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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
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Lyons.
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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
207.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 164: South Jefferson
2311 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Old Pacific Highway
575 ft · 17 sec · Old Pacific Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
3262 ft · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
849 ft · 14 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jefferson-Marion Road Southeast
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Continue on Marion Road Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marion Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Stayton Road Southeast
7.1 mi · 11 min · Stayton Road Southeast
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Continue on West Washington Street
1076 ft · 20 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wilco Road Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Wilco Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Shaff Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Shaff Road Southeast
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Continue on Fern Ridge Road Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · Fern Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto North Santiam Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · North Santiam Highway
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Turn right onto Mehama Lyons Highway
1352 ft · 27 sec · Mehama Lyons Highway
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Continue on 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Lyons.
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
208 mi · 04h 02m
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 Partly Sunny near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Lyons?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Medford and 118.6 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Partly Sunny near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla
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 Yoncalla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 169.65 mi (273.02 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 Lyons
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.7745700, -122.6150900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-122.61509, 44.77457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
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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