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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.58 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.12 mi
17.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.12 mi
Kilometers
17.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.85 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Point
Sat, May 23, 7:24 PM PDT
Return by in Talent
Sat, May 23, 7:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talent
2026-05-23T19:05
Arrive Central Point
Sat, May 23, 7:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Talent
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Medford
OR

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

From Talent
6.8 mi
00h 09m
To Central Point
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 16 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    18 m · 10 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 · 12 sec · Talent Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    596 ft · 14 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

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Valley View Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    983 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Point

    1371 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    115 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Manzanita Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Manzanita Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Valley View Road
12.5 mi · 92%
East Pine Street
0.76 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Lapree Street
0.07 mi
Talent Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 09m from Talent
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kamerin Springs Park
Scenic stop 6.1 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 5.8 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 1.9 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 5.6 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 Medford.

BUS

Medford, Oregon

200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

15 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

19 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

21 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talent and Central Point. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 km).

Talent

#1 Talent

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,700
Coordinates42.2456800, -122.7886500
Altitude496
CountryUnited States
Central Point

#2 Central Point

City in Oregon, USA

Population19,117
Coordinates42.3759600, -122.9164300
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-122.788721, 42.245679)
End: Manzanita Street (-122.916387, 42.375914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Oregon · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Talent and Central Point. The current time is 19:05:22.

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.