How far is Medford, OR from North Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to North Bend, OR is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and North Bend.
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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
82.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Round Prairie
910 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road
591 ft · 13 sec · Clarks Branch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Dole Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway
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Turn left onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road
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Turn left onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
25.2 mi · 36 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Continue on Roseburg Road
149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
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Continue on 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
113 m · 6 sec · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on South Adams Street
2854 ft · 50 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1406 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Merge slight left onto Oregon Coast Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Newport Lane
1201 ft · 36 sec · Newport Lane
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Evans Boulevard
144 m · 13 sec · Evans Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto South 1st Street
1 km · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on South Bayshore Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
963 ft · 38 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
103 m · 13 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and North Bend.
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
82.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to North Bend?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Medford and 84.1 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek
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 Myrtle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 101.15 mi (162.79 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 North Bend
City in the Washington, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.4065000, -124.2242800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend (-124.22428, 43.4065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.01 | $66.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
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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