How far is Rose Lodge, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Rose Lodge, OR to Medford, OR is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Lodge and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Lodge and Medford.
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Start on Salmon River Highway
21.7 mi · 31 min · Salmon River Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 22: Salem
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99W: Monmouth, McMinnville
1451 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1736 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Pacific Highway West
30 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Highway West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Pacific Highway West
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue North
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Continue on South Pacific Highway West
6.9 mi · 10 min · South Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Suver Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Suver Road
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Turn right onto Corvallis Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Corvallis Road
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Continue on Northwest Independence Highway
1 km · 1 min · Northwest Independence Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest Springhill Drive
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northwest Springhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany-Corvallis Highway
1719 ft · 55 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
2309 ft · 1 min · Ellsworth Street Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
159 m · 10 sec · 9th Avenue Southwest;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
919 ft · 12 sec · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Boulevard Southeast
591 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right onto 9th Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
202.4 mi · 3 hr 56 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 Rose Lodge 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.
Santiam Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
202 mi · 03h 56m
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 Rose Lodge 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 Rose Lodge to Medford?
The road trip is about 270.9 miles (435.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Rose Lodge and 135.6 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 7:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rose Lodge and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Lodge and Medford. Straight-line distance: 192.12 mi (309.18 km).
#1 Rose Lodge
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Oregon
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 45.0103900, -123.8803900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $53.21 | $106.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
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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