How far is Medford, OR from Shady Cove, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Shady Cove, OR is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Shady Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Shady Cove.
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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
14.3 mi · 22 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Indian Creek Road
40 m · 6 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Shady Cove.
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
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
14.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Shady Cove?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Eagle Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Medford and 10.6 miles from Shady Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Shady Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Point
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 Eagle Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Shady Cove. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 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 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Cove (-122.81254, 42.61068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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