How far is Medford, OR from Talent, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Talent, OR is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Talent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Talent.
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Start on North Fir Street
1600 ft · 53 sec · North Fir Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
670 ft · 24 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
3254 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
126 m · 16 sec · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto East Barnett Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Barnett Road
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
1268 ft · 22 sec · Highland Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
2018 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Talent
1144 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West Valley View Road
2702 ft · 54 sec · West Valley View Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Talent Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Talent Avenue
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Turn left onto Lapree Street
107 m · 19 sec · Lapree Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Talent.
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.
Highland Drive
Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 00h 06m
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 Talent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Talent?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Medford and 4.4 miles from Talent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Sunny near Talent.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
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White City, Oregon
Gold Hill, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Talent. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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 Talent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.2456800, -122.7886500 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talent (-122.78865, 42.24568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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