How far is Shady Cove, OR from Talent, OR?
The driving distance from Shady Cove, OR to Talent, OR is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Cove and Talent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Cove and Talent.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1880 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Talent
1144 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West Valley View Road
2702 ft · 54 sec · West Valley View Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Talent Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Talent Avenue
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Turn left onto Lapree Street
107 m · 19 sec · Lapree Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Cove and Talent.
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 Talent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Cove to Talent?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Central Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Shady Cove and 14.7 miles from Talent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Cove and Sunny near Talent.
Stop Ideas Near Central Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kamerin Springs Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Medford City Municipal Court
Joseph Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Point.
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Gold Hill, OR
Ashland, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shady Cove and Talent. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).
#1 Shady Cove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106800, -122.8125400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Talent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.2456800, -122.7886500 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talent (-122.78865, 42.24568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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