How far is Medford, OR from Tri-City, OR?
The driving distance from Medford, OR to Tri-City, OR is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Tri-City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Tri-City.
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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
73.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99: Tri City, Myrtle Creek
1405 ft · 27 sec · Highway #001FS - Riddle Road Connection #1
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001FS - Riddle Road Connection #1
52 m · 4 sec · Highway #001FS - Riddle Road Connection #1
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Turn slight right onto South Old Pacific Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Old Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto Loop Road
622 ft · 28 sec · Loop Road
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Turn right onto Indian Lane
1128 ft · 52 sec · Indian Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arrow Way
1543 ft · 1 min · Arrow Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrow Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Tri-City.
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
73.2 mi · 01h 26m
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 Mostly Sunny near Tri-City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to Tri-City?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Grants Pass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Medford and 38.8 miles from Tri-City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Tri-City.
Stop Ideas Near Grants Pass
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 Grants Pass.
Grants Pass, OR
Gold Hill, OR
Medford, Oregon
Cave Junction, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Tri-City. Straight-line distance: 50.58 mi (81.4 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 Tri-City
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Oregon
| Population | 3,931 |
| Coordinates | 42.9845600, -123.3117300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-City (-123.31173, 42.98456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.57 | $29.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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