How far is Medford, OR from Phoenix, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Phoenix, OR is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Phoenix.
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Start on North Fir Street
1600 ft · 51 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
670 ft · 24 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
3254 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1570 ft · 42 sec · South Riverside Avenue
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Continue on South Pacific Highway
3 mi · 5 min · South Pacific Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2294 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
91 m · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
22 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Phoenix.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Pacific Highway
Continue on South Pacific Highway
2.96 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Partly Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Talent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Medford and 2.4 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Partly Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Talent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talent.
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White City, Oregon
Gold Hill, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 4.59 mi (7.39 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 Phoenix
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 4,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.2754100, -122.8180900 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phoenix (-122.81809, 42.27541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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