How far is Talent, OR from Ashland, OR?

The driving distance from Talent, OR to Ashland, OR is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.99 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.37 mi
8.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.37 mi
Kilometers
8.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.99 mi
Kilometers
9.64 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM PDT
Return by in Talent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talent
2026-04-23T10:44
Arrive Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Talent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phoenix
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Talent
3 mi
00h 06m
To Ashland
2.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Talent and Ashland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Talent and Ashland.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lapree Street

    107 m · 17 sec · Lapree Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Talent Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · Talent Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    596 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Valley View Road

    50 m · 3 sec · West Valley View Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Valley View Road

    2551 ft · 50 sec · West Valley View Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashland

    1390 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Valley View Road

    2250 ft · 59 sec · South Valley View Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 99 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 99 North

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    120 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto C Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · C Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    531 ft · 24 sec · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lithia Way

    39 m · 5 sec · Lithia Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lithia Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Talent and Ashland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
300 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
1.95 mi · 33%
North Main Street
1.52 mi · 25%
Highway 99 North
0.86 mi · 14%
West Valley View Road
0.8 mi · 13%
South Valley View Road
0.43 mi · 7%
C Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

1.69 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 06m from Talent
Leave By
8:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Talent and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Talent to Ashland?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Talent and 2.9 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Talent and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kamerin Springs Park
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Kamerin Springs Park

Talent , OR
1014 Kamerin Springs Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Central Point Parks & Rec Department
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Central Point Parks & Rec Department

Central Point , OR
140 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502
Rating 4.3/5 20 reviews City government office
Medford City Municipal Court
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Medford City Municipal Court

Medford , OR
411 W 8th St rm 210, Medford, OR 97501, United States
Rating 2.3/5 7 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Joseph Park

Talent , OR
255 Joseph Dr, Talent, OR 97540
Rating 4.0/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Medford, Oregon

7 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

14 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

White City, Oregon

20 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

26 mi away
868 2nd Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talent and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.65 km).

Talent

#1 Talent

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,700
Coordinates42.2456800, -122.7886500
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

Population21,194
Coordinates42.1945800, -122.7094800
Altitude593
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-122.788721, 42.245679)
End: Lithia Way (-122.709327, 42.194644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.08
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.04 $2.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.12 $2.24
Premium $5.57 $1.17 $2.34
Diesel $6.37 $1.34 $2.67

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 Talent and Ashland. The current time is 10:44:43.

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.