How far is Roseburg, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Roseburg, OR to Medford, OR is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.93 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.88 mi
106.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Thu, May 28, 6:32 PM PDT
Return by in Roseburg
Thu, May 28, 8:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseburg
2026-05-28T16:50
Arrive Medford
Thu, May 28, 6:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseburg
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Roseburg
48.5 mi
00h 50m
To Medford
48.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Winchester Street

    1088 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Winchester Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

    157 m · 13 sec · Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Stephens Street

    1216 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Stephens Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Washington Avenue

    1843 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Harvard Avenue

    1432 ft · 50 sec · West Harvard Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
93.3 mi · 96%
Court Street
0.73 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
West Harvard Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Crater Lake Highway
0.37 mi
Southeast Washington Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

93.3 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 50m from Roseburg
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Roseburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Roseburg and 48.5 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Roseburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medford.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

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

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

35 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

45 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

58 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

64 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseburg and Medford. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.02 km).

Roseburg

#1 Roseburg

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,493
Coordinates43.2165000, -123.3417400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Wright Avenue (-123.341771, 43.216486)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.26 $36.51
Premium $5.57 $19.04 $38.07
Diesel $6.37 $21.77 $43.54

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseburg and Medford. The current time is 16:50:15.

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.