How far is North Bend, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from North Bend, OR to Medford, OR is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bend and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Medford.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
18 m · 6 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
143 m · 20 sec · Sherman Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
615 ft · 20 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Tremont Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Tremont Avenue
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Continue on North Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bayshore Drive
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Continue on North Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Evans Boulevard
1220 ft · 35 sec · Evans Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
109 m · 10 sec · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Newport Lane
1160 ft · 35 sec · Newport Lane
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 42
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1406 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
2854 ft · 48 sec · South Adams Street
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
113 m · 6 sec · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on 8th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue on Roseburg Road
149 m · 14 sec · Roseburg Road
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Continue on Maryland Avenue
825 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
17 mi · 24 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
25.2 mi · 36 min · Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
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Turn right onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Brockway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dillard Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dillard Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Dole Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Dole Road
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Turn left onto Clarks Branch Road
56 m · 4 sec · Clarks Branch Road
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Take the ramp right
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bend and Medford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clarks Branch Road
Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving North Bend and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bend to Medford?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 83.9 miles from North Bend and 84.8 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around North Bend and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek
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 Myrtle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Medford. Straight-line distance: 101.15 mi (162.79 km).
#1 North Bend
City in the Washington, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 43.4065000, -124.2242800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.88 | $75.76 |
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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