How far is Medford, OR from Myrtle Creek, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Myrtle Creek, OR is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.93 mi
01h 37m
Flight
52.41 mi
84.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.41 mi
Kilometers
84.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.64 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Creek
Tue, May 5, 5:35 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Tue, May 5, 7:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-05T15:57
Arrive Myrtle Creek
Tue, May 5, 5:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Glendale
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
40 mi
00h 48m
To Myrtle Creek
40 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Myrtle Creek.

  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

    76 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Weaver Road

    1111 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Weaver Road

    1401 ft · 28 sec · Weaver Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Old Pacific Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Old Pacific Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Myrtle Highway

    1569 ft · 38 sec · Myrtle Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    767 ft · 19 sec · 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 Myrtle Creek.

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
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
76.6 mi · 96%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
North Old Pacific Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
Weaver Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Myrtle Highway
0.3 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

76 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 48m from Medford
Leave By
3:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Myrtle Creek?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Medford and 40 miles from Myrtle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

35 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

45 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

58 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

64 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Myrtle Creek. Straight-line distance: 52.41 mi (84.34 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Creek

#2 Myrtle Creek

City in Oregon, USA

Population3,486
Coordinates43.0201200, -123.2931200
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Myrtle Creek (-123.29312, 43.02012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
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.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $13.96
Round trip
$27.92
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.96 $27.92
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.05 $30.11
Premium $5.57 $15.70 $31.39
Diesel $6.37 $17.95 $35.90

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Myrtle Creek. The current time is 15:57:37.

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.