How far is Shady Cove, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Medford, OR is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Cove and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Medford.
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Start on Indian Creek Road
40 m · 12 sec · Indian Creek Road
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
14.2 mi · 22 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 Shady Cove and Medford.
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.
Crater Lake Highway
Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Cove and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Medford?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Eagle Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Shady Cove and 11.4 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle Point
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 Eagle Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Medford. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
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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