How far is Rogue River, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Rogue River, OR to Medford, OR is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
20.77 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.91 mi
27.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.77 mi
Kilometers
33.43 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Sat, May 2, 6:23 PM PDT
Return by in Rogue River
Sat, May 2, 6:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogue River
2026-05-02T17:56
Arrive Medford
Sat, May 2, 6:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogue River
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
Gold Hill
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Rogue River
10.4 mi
00h 13m
To Medford
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 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 Rogue River and Medford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogue River and Medford.

  1. 1

    Start on Berglund Street

    159 m · 25 sec · Berglund Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    127 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    148 m · 11 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogue River 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depot Street
18.3 mi · 88%
Court Street
0.73 mi · 3%
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi · 3%
Crater Lake Highway
0.37 mi · 2%
OR 62
0.33 mi · 2%
East 4th Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Depot Street

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gold Hill
00h 13m from Rogue River
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Rogue River 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 Rogue River to Medford?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Gold Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Rogue River and 10.4 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Rogue River and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Gold Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gold Hill, 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 Gold Hill.

BUS

Gold Hill, OR

868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

19 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

19 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Grants Pass, OR

20 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogue River and Medford. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 km).

Rogue River

#1 Rogue River

River in Oregon, United States

Population2,340
Coordinates42.4359500, -123.1720000
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Berglund Street (-123.171364, 42.435953)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.23
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.61 $7.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.57 $4.06 $8.13
Diesel $6.37 $4.65 $9.29

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogue River and Medford. The current time is 17:56:59.

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.