How far is Medford, OR from Springfield, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Springfield, OR is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Springfield.
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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
159 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene
1357 ft · 28 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · South A Street
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Exit the rotary onto South A Street
2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East
62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Crater Lake Highway
Merge slight left
159 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Springfield?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Medford and 82.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek
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 Myrtle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 119.05 mi (191.59 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 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
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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