How far is Talent, OR from Central Point, OR?
The driving distance from Talent, OR to Central Point, OR is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Talent and Central Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talent and Central Point.
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Start on Park Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Lapree Street
107 m · 17 sec · Lapree Street
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Turn right onto Talent Avenue
45 m · 12 sec · Talent Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
596 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Valley View Road
50 m · 3 sec · West Valley View Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Valley View Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Valley View Road
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Take the ramp right
983 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Point
1371 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto East Pine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
115 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Manzanita Street
21 m · 3 sec · Manzanita Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manzanita Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Talent and Central Point.
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.
West Valley View Road
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Talent and Sunny near Central Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Talent to Central Point?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Talent and 6.8 miles from Central Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Talent and Sunny near Central Point.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
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 Medford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talent and Central Point. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 km).
#1 Talent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.2456800, -122.7886500 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Point
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.3759600, -122.9164300 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manzanita Street (-122.916387, 42.375914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
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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