How far is Talent, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Talent, OR to Medford, OR is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Talent and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talent and Medford.
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Start on Park Avenue
18 m · 8 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 · 10 sec · Talent Avenue
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4
Turn left onto East Main Street
596 ft · 13 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 onto Purple Heart Trail
5.7 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward South Medford
1401 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Drive
1233 ft · 23 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto East Barnett Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Barnett Road
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Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1071 ft · 35 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto South Fir Street
1600 ft · 46 sec · South 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 Talent and Medford.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.71 mi · 00h 07m
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 Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Talent to Medford?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.7 miles from Talent and 2.9 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Talent and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
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 Phoenix.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talent and Medford. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 km).
#1 Talent
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 6,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.2456800, -122.7886500 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
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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