How far is Medford, OR from Prineville, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Prineville, OR is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Prineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Prineville.
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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
2226 ft · 54 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Biddle Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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Take the ramp right
1221 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway
2251 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
49.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
7.3 mi · 12 min · Bend Parkway
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Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
11.8 mi · 15 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
1554 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Veterans Way
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Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
1457 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Veterans Way
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Continue on Southeast Veterans Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Veterans Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Ochoco Highway
1279 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Ochoco Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Ochoco Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ochoco Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Ochoco Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Ochoco Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ochoco Highway
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Knowledge Street
1136 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Knowledge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Knowledge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Prineville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Medford and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Prineville?
The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Medford and 104 miles from Prineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 7:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.34 one way or $72.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Medford and Partly Sunny near Prineville.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
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 La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Prineville. Straight-line distance: 170.63 mi (274.6 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 Prineville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 11,305 |
| Coordinates | 44.2998500, -120.8344700 |
| Altitude | 877 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prineville (-120.83447, 44.29985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $36.34 | $72.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.85 | $81.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.73 | $93.45 |
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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