How far is Medford, OR from Sunriver, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Sunriver, OR is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Sunriver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Sunriver.
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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
49.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunriver
1443 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto National Forest Development Road 9720
828 ft · 17 sec · National Forest Development Road 9720
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Continue on South Century Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Century Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Abbot Drive
32 m · 2 sec · Abbot Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Abbot Drive
923 ft · 33 sec · Abbot Drive
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Turn right onto Ponderosa Road
87 m · 9 sec · Ponderosa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Drive
6 m · 1 sec · Beaver Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Drive
1961 ft · 1 min · Beaver Drive
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Turn left onto Theater Drive
853 ft · 30 sec · Theater Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Circle 2
14 m · 2 sec · Overlook Road
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Exit the rotary onto Overlook Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Overlook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Circle 3
36 m · 4 sec · Abbot Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Abbot Drive
817 ft · 30 sec · Abbot Drive
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Turn right onto Summit View Drive
691 ft · 24 sec · Summit View Drive
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Continue on Summit View Drive
61 m · 9 sec · Summit View Drive
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Turn slight right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Sunriver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Medford and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunriver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Sunriver?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Medford and 81 miles from Sunriver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunriver.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Sunriver. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 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 Sunriver
Situated in Deschutes County at an elevation of 4170 feet, this central Oregon census-designated place lies along the Deschutes River in the high desert foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8840100, -121.4386400 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunriver (-121.43864, 43.88401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.99 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $31.72 | $63.45 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $38.51 | $77.03 |
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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