How far is Medford, OR from Merlin, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Merlin, OR is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Merlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Merlin.
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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
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merlin
1465 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Merlin Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Merlin Road
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Turn right onto Merlin Avenue
760 ft · 33 sec · Merlin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merlin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Merlin.
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
30.7 mi · 00h 35m
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 Merlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Merlin?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Rogue River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Medford and 18.3 miles from Merlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Merlin.
Stop Ideas Near Rogue River
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 Rogue River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Merlin. Straight-line distance: 30.73 mi (49.45 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 Merlin
Located in Josephine County at an elevation of 919 feet, this unincorporated community is situated north of the Rogue River in Southern Oregon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5173400, -123.4197900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merlin (-123.41979, 42.51734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.99 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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