How far is Sunriver, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Sunriver, OR to Medford, OR is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunriver and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunriver and Medford.
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Start on the route
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Summit View Drive
818 ft · 36 sec · Summit View Drive
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Turn left onto Abbot Drive
829 ft · 29 sec · Abbot Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Circle 3
102 m · 11 sec · Abbot Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Abbot Drive
1755 ft · 60 sec · Abbot Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Circle 2
155 m · 19 sec · Theater Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Theater Drive
847 ft · 30 sec · Theater Drive
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Turn right onto Beaver Drive
1962 ft · 1 min · Beaver Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Drive
26 m · 2 sec · Beaver Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Drive
35 m · 4 sec · Beaver Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Abbot Circle
58 m · 4 sec · Abbot Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Abbot Drive
1087 ft · 38 sec · Abbot Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Century Drive
80 m · 6 sec · South Century Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Century Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Century Drive
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Take the ramp right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3 mi · 5 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on Crater Lake Highway
49.5 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Sunriver 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.
The Dalles-California Highway
Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunriver and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunriver to Medford?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Sunriver and 81.5 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.53 one way or $57.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunriver and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin
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 Chiloquin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunriver and Medford. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 km).
#1 Sunriver
Situated in Deschutes County at an elevation of 4170 feet, this central Oregon census-designated place lies along the Deschutes River in the high desert foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8840100, -121.4386400 |
| Altitude | 1271 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.99 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $31.78 | $63.56 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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