How far is Medford, OR from Redwood, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Redwood, OR is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.77 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.94 mi
43.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.77 mi
Kilometers
52.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redwood
Mon, May 25, 12:11 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Mon, May 25, 12:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-24T23:26
Arrive Redwood
Mon, May 25, 12:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medford
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Rogue River
OR

River in Oregon, United States

From Medford
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Redwood
16.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Redwood.

  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

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    1356 ft · 29 sec · Highway #001CP - East Grants Pass Connection #1

  9. 9

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    2991 ft · 1 min · Redwood Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    143 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Redwood Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Redwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Redwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
25.5 mi · 78%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.59 mi · 8%
Redwood Avenue
2.05 mi · 6%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 3%
Redwood Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

24.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogue River
00h 22m from Medford
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Redwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Redwood?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Rogue River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Medford and 16.4 miles from Redwood.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Redwood.

Stop Ideas Near Rogue River

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

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

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Grants Pass, OR

10 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

10 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

28 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

29 mi away
7455 Highway 62

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Redwood. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.35 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
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#2 Redwood

Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon

Population2,627
Coordinates42.4220600, -123.3872800
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Redwood (-123.38728, 42.42206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.19 $12.38
Premium $5.57 $6.46 $12.91
Diesel $6.37 $7.38 $14.77

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Redwood. The current time is 23:26:04.

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.