How far is Medford, OR from Rogue River, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Rogue River, OR is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Rogue River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Rogue River.
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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
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward City of Rogue River
1682 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
44 m · 7 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
148 m · 10 sec · Pine Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
127 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berglund Street
159 m · 23 sec · Berglund Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berglund Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Rogue River.
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.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 21m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Rogue River?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Gold Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Medford and 10.4 miles from Rogue River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rogue River.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Hill
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 Gold Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Rogue River. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 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 Rogue River
River in Oregon, United States
| Population | 2,340 |
| Coordinates | 42.4359500, -123.1720000 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogue River (-123.172, 42.43595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
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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