Origin
Gold Hill, OR
Late night in Gold Hill on Tuesday
Local time
1:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gold Hill, OR to Medford, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.4 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gold Hill, OR
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Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Gold Hill and Medford, this 13.4-mile trip is an efficient option that takes roughly 20 minutes to complete. Because the entire journey is contained within the Pacific Coast region of Oregon, you won't experience drastic shifts in climate or landscape. This is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a one-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. Since there are zero official stops required, you can easily manage the trip in a single, uninterrupted stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Hill Spur #486 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Access Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Fir Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gold Hill Spur #486
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Hill, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 234
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto OR 99
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Access Road
4
Take the ramp onto OR 99
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Gold Hill Spur #486
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto OR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 4th Street
10
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Fir Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Fir Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OR 99; OR 234 / 2nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto OR 99; OR 234 / 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OR 99 / Gold Hill Spur #486
Take the ramp onto OR 99 / Gold Hill Spur #486
Navigation decision point
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Kla...
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Turn right onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Fir Street
Turn left onto North Fir Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Medford, OR
Late night in Medford on Tuesday
Local time
1:52 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local surface streets, beginning with a 10.3-mile stretch on Gold Hill Spur #486. The remaining distance transitions onto Court Street and North Central Avenue to reach your destination. Because the road lacks high-speed highway segments, your pace will be dictated by the local layout. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes direct access over high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Gold Hill Spur #486.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OR 99; OR 234 / 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99; OR 234 / 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 99 / Gold Hill Spur #486): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gold Hill, OR to Medford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Klamath Falls along the way.
Klamath Falls
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Medford, OR
Full guide →Medford is a city in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The town is southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Gold Hill Spur #486. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OR 99; OR 234 / 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (OR 99 / Gold Hill Spur #486): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Medford, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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