Origin
Medford, OR
Night in Medford on Saturday
Local time
9:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Bunker Hill, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
163.9 mi
264 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
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
Bunker Hill, OR
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Medford to Bunker Hill is 163.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m via I 5 and State Highway 42, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Oregon. With a highway-focused profile, it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. You can expect a relatively quick journey, making it ideal for a single-day trip.
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
82 miles from Medford, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 82.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway | 46.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| State Highway 42 | 19.7 mi | 27m |
| Oregon Coast Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Dillard Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Brockway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 8th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Bunker Hill, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
19
Continue on OR 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
20
Continue on OR 42
372 ft
·
6 sec
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
21
Continue on OR 42
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Adams Street
22
Continue on OR 42
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on OR 42
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway
24
Continue on OR 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
25
Merge onto US 101
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Oregon Coast Highway
26
Arrive at destination
US 101
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 36m duration, leaving Medford in the morning is recommended to allow for flexibility. While the longest stretch is over 80 miles, there's only one designated stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Given the relatively short distance and modest fuel cost of $33, you have the advantage of flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from I 5 to State Highway 42, as services might be less frequent on these latter sections.
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 82 miles from Medford, OR, or about 1h 39m 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82 miles or 1h 39m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunker Hill, 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.
+
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 163.9 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.65 one way
$65.30 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $34.55 | $69.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.08 | $72.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.19 | $72.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Bunker Hill, OR
Night in Bunker Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Winston, OR
82 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.
Temperature spread
8 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 62% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 82.7 miles on I 5, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you transition to the Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway and State Highway 42, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a different feel than the interstate. Expect a mix of efficient travel and potentially more varied scenery as you approach your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 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.
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 Medford, OR to Bunker Hill, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Round Prairie along the way.
Round Prairie
84.9 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 163.9 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 (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bunker Hill, OR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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