How far is Medford, OR from Warm Springs, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Warm Springs, OR is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.98 mi
05h 22m
Flight
186.67 mi
300.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.67 mi
Kilometers
300.41 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.98 mi
Kilometers
370.12 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Springs
Wed, May 13, 4:29 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Wed, May 13, 9:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-05-12T23:07
Arrive Warm Springs
Wed, May 13, 4:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM PDT

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

Leave by
6:16 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
La Pine
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
115 mi
02h 41m
To Warm Springs
115 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 17 mph W
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Warm Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2226 ft · 54 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Biddle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway

    2251 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway

    23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway

    66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 138

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138

  13. 13

    Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bend Parkway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Bend Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Warm Springs Highway

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Northwest Warm Springs Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Warm Springs Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Warm Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    145 m · 15 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Warm Springs Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · Warm Springs Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Quinn Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Quinn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Dalles-California Highway
109 mi · 48%
Crater Lake Highway
50 mi · 22%
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 10%
Northwest Warm Springs Highway
13.3 mi · 6%
East Diamond Lake Highway
8.44 mi · 4%
Bend Parkway
7.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

The Dalles-California Highway

Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

71.2 mi · 01h 29m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Pine
02h 41m from Medford
Leave By
6:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Medford and Mostly Sunny near Warm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Warm Springs?

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Medford and 115 miles from Warm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medford and Mostly Sunny near Warm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near La Pine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Pine, 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 La Pine.

BUS

La Pine, Oregon

1 mi away
16515 Reed Road
BUS

Sunriver, Oregon

21 mi away
One Center Drive
BUS

Hawthorne Intermodal Center

46 mi away
334 Hawthorne Avenue
BUS

Bend, OR

48 mi away
3075 North Business Highway 97

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 186.67 mi (300.41 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Warm Springs

#2 Warm Springs

City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States

Population2,945
Coordinates44.7634500, -121.2661600
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Warm Springs (-121.26616, 44.76345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.40
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.20 $80.40
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.34 $86.69
Premium $5.57 $45.20 $90.39
Diesel $6.37 $51.69 $103.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Warm Springs. The current time is 23:07:00.

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.