How far is Phoenix, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Phoenix, OR to Medford, OR is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.8 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.59 mi
7.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.59 mi
Kilometers
7.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.8 mi
Kilometers
7.73 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sat, May 2, 3:25 PM PDT
Return by in Phoenix
Sat, May 2, 3:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-05-02T15:14
Arrive Medford
Sat, May 2, 3:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Talent
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Phoenix
2.8 mi
00h 05m
To Medford
2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    572 ft · 23 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Creek Drive

    667 ft · 17 sec · Bear Creek Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    676 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    628 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Phoenix Road

    1448 ft · 32 sec · North Phoenix Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1670 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South Medford

    1401 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Highland Drive

    1233 ft · 23 sec · Highland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Barnett Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Barnett Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1071 ft · 35 sec · East 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Fir Street

    1600 ft · 46 sec · South Fir Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
2.17 mi · 45%
East Barnett Road
0.67 mi · 14%
South Riverside Avenue
0.67 mi · 14%
North Phoenix Road
0.59 mi · 12%
South Medford
0.31 mi · 7%
South Fir Street
0.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

2.17 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talent
00h 05m from Phoenix
Leave By
8:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Phoenix and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Talent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Phoenix and 2 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Phoenix and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Talent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Talent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kamerin Springs Park
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Kamerin Springs Park

Talent , OR
1014 Kamerin Springs Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Central Point Parks & Rec Department

Central Point , OR
140 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502
Rating 4.3/5 20 reviews City government office
Medford City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Medford City Municipal Court

Medford , OR
411 W 8th St rm 210, Medford, OR 97501, United States
Rating 2.3/5 7 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Joseph Park

Talent , OR
255 Joseph Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talent.

BUS

Ashland, Oregon

10 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Medford, Oregon

11 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

24 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

30 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Medford. Straight-line distance: 4.59 mi (7.39 km).

Phoenix

#1 Phoenix

City in Oregon, USA

Population4,678
Coordinates42.2754100, -122.8180900
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-122.81825, 42.275319)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.64 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.34 gal · 1.28 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.91 $1.81
Premium $5.57 $0.95 $1.89
Diesel $6.37 $1.08 $2.16

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Phoenix and Medford. The current time is 15:14:29.

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.