How far is Oakridge, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Oakridge, OR to Medford, OR is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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 14m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakridge and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakridge and Medford.
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Start on Commercial Street
1671 ft · 58 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Beech Street
1060 ft · 37 sec · Beech Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hills Street
1843 ft · 1 min · Hills Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 58
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
49.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn right onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rogue Valley Expressway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
1990 ft · 40 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto East McAndrews Road
916 ft · 20 sec · East McAndrews Road
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Turn left onto Biddle Road
156 m · 18 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
726 ft · 14 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
1147 ft · 22 sec · Biddle Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Biddle Road
1432 ft · 29 sec · Biddle Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
2182 ft · 56 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 Oakridge and Medford.
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
Continue on Crater Lake Highway
49.5 mi · 01h 12m
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 Oakridge and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakridge to Medford?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Oakridge and 84.4 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakridge and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakridge and Medford. Straight-line distance: 100.31 mi (161.44 km).
#1 Oakridge
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,384 |
| Coordinates | 43.7465100, -122.4617200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.01 | $66.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
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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