How far is Medford, OR from Tangent, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Tangent, OR is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 02m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Tangent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Tangent.
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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
185.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 228: Halsey, Brownsville
1232 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 228
63 m · 4 sec · Highway 228
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Continue on Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Halsey-Sweet Home Highway
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Turn right onto Albany-Junction City Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Albany-Junction City Highway
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Turn right onto Birdfoot Drive
155 m · 14 sec · Birdfoot Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birdfoot Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Tangent.
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
186 mi · 03h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Partly Sunny near Tangent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Tangent?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Roseburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Medford and 100.7 miles from Tangent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Partly Sunny near Tangent.
Stop Ideas Near Roseburg
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 Roseburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Tangent. Straight-line distance: 153.47 mi (246.98 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 Tangent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,357 |
| Coordinates | 44.5412300, -123.1081500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tangent (-123.10815, 44.54123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
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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