Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
97 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Diana Orey
The drive from Roseburg, OR to Medford, OR covers 97 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Court Street, North Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.30 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Roseburg, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 97 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Court Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.3 miles on I 5.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Court Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto OR 138 / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 138 / Northeast Stephens Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 93.3 mi | 1h 49m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Harvard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Stephens Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Winchester Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roseburg, OR and Medford, OR.
Start on Northeast Winchester Street
Turn right onto OR 138
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 138
Turn right onto OR 138
Continue on OR 138
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto OR 62
Turn left onto OR 99
Continue on OR 99
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Turn left onto North Fir Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Roseburg, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Roseburg, OR
This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Roseburg, OR · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Roseburg, 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 93.3 miles.
The final approach into Medford, 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 Medford, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.30 one way
$38.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $20.39 | $40.77 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Roseburg on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Medford on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Grants Pass, OR
49 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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