How far is Sutherlin, OR from Medford, OR?

The driving distance from Sutherlin, OR to Medford, OR is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
108.92 mi
01h 51m
Flight
76.75 mi
123.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.92 mi
Kilometers
175.29 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM PDT
Return by in Sutherlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutherlin
2026-04-22T19:53
Arrive Medford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutherlin
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 Sutherlin
54.4 mi
00h 55m
To Medford
54.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    690 ft · 39 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Calapooia Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Calapooia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northbank Road

    1073 ft · 25 sec · Northbank Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

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

    1743 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway

    1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Fir Street

    580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutherlin 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbank Road
105 mi · 96%
South Calapooia Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Court Street
0.73 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
0.54 mi
Crater Lake Highway
0.37 mi
OR 62
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Northbank Road

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 55m from Sutherlin
Leave By
2:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Sutherlin and Light Rain Likely near Medford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 54.4 miles from Sutherlin and 54.5 miles from Medford.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Sutherlin and Light Rain Likely 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 Sutherlin and Medford. Straight-line distance: 76.75 mi (123.51 km).

Sutherlin

#1 Sutherlin

City in Oregon, USA

Population8,227
Coordinates43.3901200, -123.3125800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Medford

#2 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-123.312615, 43.390231)
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.02
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.01 $38.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $5.57 $21.37 $42.75
Diesel $6.37 $24.45 $48.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutherlin and Medford. The current time is 19:53:01.

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.