Origin
Medford, OR
Late night in Medford on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Ashland, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Ashland, OR
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 13.4 miles, the quick journey from Medford to Ashland is an easy transition between two Pacific Coast communities in Oregon. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. With no mandatory stops required, it is a straightforward connection that fits easily into any travel schedule. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the proximity of these towns allows for maximum flexibility during your visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 99 North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Barnett Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Valley View Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Fir Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highland Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Ashland, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 10th Street
3
Turn right onto OR 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on OR 99
415 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Riverside Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Barnett Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Barnett Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Highland Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Highland Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Merge onto I 5
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 5
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Ashland
10
Turn right onto South Valley View Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Valley View Road
11
Turn left onto OR 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 99 North
12
Continue on OR 99
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
392 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 2nd Street
14
Turn right onto C Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
C Street
15
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
4th Street
16
Turn right onto East Main Street
129 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto OR 99
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lithia Way
18
Arrive at destination
OR 99
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn left onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OR 99 / South Central Avenue
Turn right onto OR 99 / South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Barnett Road
Turn left onto East Barnett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Highland Drive
Turn right onto Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th 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
Ashland, OR
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
13 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
23m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged. You will navigate via West 10th Street, South Central Avenue, and South Riverside Avenue rather than relying on high-speed freeways. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a series of local intersections and standard city traffic patterns throughout the entire 23-minute duration. The road maintains a consistent, technical feel from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you move between the two cities.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Main Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 10th Street.
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 13 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: at 0.3 miles (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 99 / South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Barnett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on I 5. 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: at 0.3 miles (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OR 99 / South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Barnett Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, 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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