Origin
Medford, OR
Morning in Medford on Monday
Local time
10:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Burns, OR
Drive Time
6h 14m
Distance
284.4 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
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6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Burns, OR
Berat BAKI
Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, OR to Burns, OR covers 284.4 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, Biddle Road, Crater Lake Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.2 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 14m drive with frequent turns across 284.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medford, OR to Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Biddle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crater Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogue Valley Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake of the Woods Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falls Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Side Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Burns, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Continue on Biddle Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Biddle Road
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Turn straight onto Rogue Valley Expressway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogue Valley Expressway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
8
Turn right onto Lake of the Woods Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake of the Woods Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake of the Woods Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake of the Woods Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Lake of the Woods Highway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake of the Woods Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Lake of the Woods Highway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Lake of the Woods Highway
12
Continue on Falls Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Falls Highway
13
Turn left onto Westside Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Westside Road
14
Continue on West Side Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Road
15
Continue on Westside Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Westside Road
16
Continue on Sevenmile Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sevenmile Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Weed Road East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Weed Road East
18
Turn left onto Loosley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Loosley Road
19
Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
20
Turn left onto Chiloquin Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Chiloquin Highway
21
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
22
Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
23
Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
36 mi
·
48 min
·
Silver Lake Road
24
Continue on Bear Flat Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Bear Flat Road
25
Turn right onto Fremont Highway
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Fremont Highway
26
Turn left onto Old Lake Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Old Lake Road
27
Turn right onto Christmas Valley Highway
41 mi
·
56 min
·
Christmas Valley Highway
28
At the end of the road, turn left
37 mi
·
43 min
29
Continue on Central Oregon Highway
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Oregon Highway
30
Continue on Hines Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hines Boulevard
31
Continue on West Monroe Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.2 miles from Medford, OR, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 284.4 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.2 mi from Medford, OR · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burns, OR
The final approach into Burns, 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 Burns, 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
$56.60 one way
$113.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $59.77 | $119.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.56 | $125.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.18 | $126.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.82 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Burns, OR
Morning in Burns on Monday
Local time
10:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Burns, OR covers 284.4 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, Biddle Road, Crater Lake Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.2 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 $56.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medford, OR to Burns, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, OR to Burns, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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