Origin
Medford, OR
Afternoon in Medford on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
160 mi
257 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Bandon, OR
Michael Villanueva
Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR covers 160 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway, Lampa Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 160 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR covers 160 miles and takes about 3h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR is easy. At 3h 36m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Round Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Round Prairie
4
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
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CR 105 / Clarks Branch Road
Turn left onto CR 105 / Clarks Branch Road
Navigation decision point
4
85.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
CR 14 / Northeast Dole Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 14 / Northeast Dole Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Round Prairie along the way.
Round Prairie
84.9 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 82.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway | 42.2 mi | 1h |
| Lampa Lane | 12.5 mi | 22m |
| Coquille-Bandon Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 42 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Dillard Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Brockway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Bandon, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto OR 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
83 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Round Prairie
9
Turn left onto CR 105
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Clarks Branch Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 14
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Dole Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto OR 99
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dillard Highway
12
Turn left onto Brockway Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockway Road
13
Turn left onto OR 42
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
14
Continue on OR 42
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 42
15
Continue on OR 42
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
16
Continue on OR 42
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
17
Continue on OR 42
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Roseburg Road
18
Continue on OR 42
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
8th Street
19
Turn left onto Spruce Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Spruce Street
20
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lampa Lane
21
At end of road, turn left onto Lampa Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lampa Lane
22
Continue on Lampa Lane
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Lampa Lane
23
At end of road, turn left onto OR 42S
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Coquille-Bandon Highway
24
Turn left onto US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
US 101
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80 miles from Medford, OR, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bandon, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Medford, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medford, OR
This is one driving day of about 160 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Medford, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80 mi from Medford, OR · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.
Arriving in Bandon, OR
The final approach into Bandon, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bandon, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.87 one way
$63.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $33.73 | $67.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.33 | $70.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.40 | $10.24 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bandon, OR
Afternoon in Bandon on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
60°F
Winston, OR
80 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
3h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR covers 160 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway, Lampa Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80 miles from Medford, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR is easy. At 3h 36m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Medford, OR to Bandon, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Round Prairie along the way.
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