How far is Medford, OR from Veneta, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Veneta, OR is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.64 mi
03h 22m
Flight
121.38 mi
195.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.38 mi
Kilometers
195.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.64 mi
Kilometers
261.74 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Veneta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Veneta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
81.3 mi
01h 41m
To Veneta
81.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Veneta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Veneta.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 38, OR 99: Drain, Elkton

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Curtin Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Curtin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Territorial Highway

    26.1 mi · 38 min · Territorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Territorial Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Territorial Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Hunter Road

    50 m · 5 sec · East Hunter Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hunter Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Veneta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
132 mi · 81%
Territorial Highway
26.1 mi · 16%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
OR 38
0.99 mi · 1%
Territorial Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Curtin Road
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 41m from Medford
Leave By
10:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Veneta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Veneta?

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Medford and 81.3 miles from Veneta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Veneta.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle Creek.

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Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Veneta. Straight-line distance: 121.38 mi (195.34 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Veneta

#2 Veneta

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates44.0487300, -123.3509300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Veneta (-123.35093, 44.04873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.84
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.42 $56.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.64 $61.28
Premium $5.57 $31.95 $63.90
Diesel $6.37 $36.54 $73.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Veneta. The current time is 01:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.