How far is Medford, OR from Rose Lodge, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Rose Lodge, OR is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.15 mi
05h 35m
Flight
192.12 mi
309.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.12 mi
Kilometers
309.18 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.15 mi
Kilometers
436.38 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rose Lodge
Tue, Jun 2, 2:48 PM PDT
Return by in Medford
Tue, Jun 2, 8:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Rose Lodge
Tue, Jun 2, 2:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Drain
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
135.5 mi
02h 47m
To Rose Lodge
135.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Rose Lodge.

  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

    202.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lebanon, Sweet Home

    1405 ft · 48 sec · Highway #001MR - Santiam Highway Connection #1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast

    1939 ft · 50 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    1264 ft · 40 sec · Main Street Southeast

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street Southeast

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    40 m · 3 sec · Main Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    150 m · 15 sec · Main Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    47 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Springhill Drive

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Independence Highway

    1 km · 56 sec · Northwest Independence Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Corvallis Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Suver Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    6.9 mi · 9 min · South Pacific Highway West

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on South Pacific Highway West

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West

    44 m · 2 sec · South Pacific Highway West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1961 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Pacific Highway West

    704 ft · 20 sec · North Pacific Highway West

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2834 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Salem-Willamina Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem-Willamina Highway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Salmon River Highway

    21.3 mi · 30 min · Salmon River Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salmon River Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
203 mi · 75%
Salmon River Highway
21.3 mi · 8%
Salem-Willamina Highway
16 mi · 6%
South Pacific Highway West
11.8 mi · 4%
Northwest Springhill Drive
7.59 mi · 3%
Suver Road
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.1 mi
192.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drain
02h 47m from Medford
Leave By
5:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Rose Lodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Rose Lodge?

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Medford and 135.6 miles from Rose Lodge.

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

The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.1 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 5:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.38 one way or $94.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Rose Lodge.

Stop Ideas Near Drain

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

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

BUS

Eugene, OR

47 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

47 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

48 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

64 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Rose Lodge. Straight-line distance: 192.12 mi (309.18 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Rose Lodge

#2 Rose Lodge

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Oregon

Population1,894
Coordinates45.0103900, -123.8803900
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Rose Lodge (-123.88039, 45.01039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $47.38
Round trip
$94.76
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.38 $94.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.08 $102.17
Premium $5.57 $53.27 $106.53
Diesel $6.37 $60.92 $121.85

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Rose Lodge. The current time is 09:12:38.

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.